Well, I'm sure that you will all agree that we are in a state of war. Even though it is only a proxy war, we ARE in a state of war; have no doubts about it! In a state of war, one of the first things a government does is to cut off all non-essential communication and strictly monitor the rest. This is the first strong step that the government has taken against militancy, though I will have to say that it may not be enough to sever communications between the terror modules! However, it is an act in the positive direction. It may seem like a case for a writ petition, but it is within the constitution to curtail the freedom of expression (amongst other fundamental rights) in a war-like situation. So it is not entirely unconstitutional (except that emergency hasn't been officially declared yet). However, this was required! Bloggers, you do have a right to be angry, but don't be impatient. This is for the greater good, and I can assure you that you will have your freedom at some time in the near future... and you know what they say - "the fruits of patience are sweet"
RE:Curtailing communication is a requirement in a war like situation!
by Girish on Jul 22, 2006 03:17 AM Permalink
Huh?! In a war-like situation? Are we living in a banana-republic in middle-stone age? World's largest democracy, fastest growing economy, IT super-power and leader of 21st century world, That is what India is. There is no space for such callousness. If we go by your arguments, you wont have been able to post them here.
