Now, Markandey Katju says, 'crush freedom of press'
Agencies: New Delhi, Nov 16 2012, 20:18 IST
at any cost, let the Indian people go to hell," he said.
"I have been a biggest supporter of press freedom. None of you have fought for press freedom like I have," he added.
Katju said that journalists had been affected in Kashmir during police action on protesters after which he raised the matter with the state government.
"Did any of you send me a letter of congratulations for defended that press freedom?" he asked the gathering and said that he had also defended journalists in Maharashtra and raised his voice for cartoonist Aseem Trivedi.
Katju said that he was playing the role of Jambvand, who had reminded Lord Hanuman of his strength and duties.
Katju said that Bollywood and cricket personalities seemed more important than national issues for the media.
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