Amid several journalist associations coming out in support of Asianet, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan defended the police action against the Malayalam channel, telling the Kerala assembly that it could not be compared to the tax searches on BBC India premises.
“The occupation of a person is not a factor while taking legal action against an individual who is involved in a criminal activity. The law does not allow it,” the CPM leader said, replying to a notice for an adjournment motion moved by Congress MLA P C Vishnunath. The opposition staged a walkout as the speaker denied permission for the motion.
