Chennai: A leading Tamil news channel has been allegedly taken off air since October 3 from the Tamil Nadu government-owned Arasu Cable TV Corporation Limited (TACTV) network, raising serious questions over infringement of free speech.

The reasons for “blocking” Puthiya Thalaimurai on the cable TV network among 150 channels are unclear.

However, the channel was under attack from several functionaries of the ruling DMK and people affiliated to the party on social media over its “undue and misleading” coverage on the stampede in actor Vijay’s rally in Karur on September 27.

TACTV has been one of the most misused government organisations by those in power who have resorted to blocking TV channels or relegating them to the bottom of the list of channels the network offers. Sources said rele

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