Gulf expats support MediaOne’s legal battle against broadcasting ban At a solidarity rally in Dubai, expatriates vowed to stay with MediaOne until justice is done. The solidarity meeting was organized by Pravasi Samyuktavedi. The expatriate community has announced that it will support MediaOne’s legal battles until the ban on broadcasting is lifted in order to uphold media freedom and protect democracy.
The event started with a video message from MediaOne editor Pramod Raman. Isaac John Pattani Parambil, managing editor of the Khaleej Times, who chaired the meeting, said the ban was a violation of the rights of civilized society. Raju Mathew, Malayala Manorama Dubai Bureau Chief and KUWJ Middleeast President; Ramesh Payyannoor, Head of Radio Asia Program; .
Puthur Rahman, President, KMCC, represented the cultural organizations. Secretary Anwar Naha, Incas President Mahadevan, Eternal President Punnakan Muhammadali, social and cultural activists Abdul Wahid Mayeri, EK Dineshan, Shoukathali Hudavi, Kunjavutty A Khader, Dr. Qasim, Adv. Shamsuddin Karunagappally, Adv. Shaji, Paul Joseph, Sheela Paul, Manaf Edavanakkad, Masharuddin, MediaOne Director Dr. Ahmed and MCA Nasser, head of the Middle East news division. Radio Asia News Editor Anoop Keechery moderated the program. Welcome to Abulise and Dr. Abdasalam Olayat also thanked.