Punjab CM rules out media censorship

Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Thursday ruled out any censorship of cable TV but made it clear that action would be taken if there were tax related violations.

He also said that his government would extend all possible help to new channels or cable operators and also ensure that people get the choice they deserve and are not forced to consume biased coverage dished out by any one channel with monopolistic powers.

The Chief Minister however added that he would ensure that whosoever is found guilty of tax violations or any other act against the law of the land is penalised.

"let them all come and compete for the viewer's attention," he said in a statement here, adding that with a wider bouquet to choose from, the people would automatically reject any channel found to be engaged in biased dissemination of news or information.

He added that his government would extend all possible help to any new channels or cable operators seeking to set up shop 

in Punjab.