Cable TV operators want State to ensure nationalisation does not affect them

While welcoming the Tamil Nadu government's plan to nationalise the cable TV network at the top level and looking forward to the prospect of Arasu Cable Corporation playing the role of Multi System Operator and distributor, cable operators urge the government to leave their trade untouched.

The State executive meeting of the Thamizhaga Cable TV Urimayalargal Sangam convened here on Thursday passed a resolution to this effect, among others, that reflect their thinking on how the nationalisation of the cable TV network should be executed.

Ajit Singh meets Jayalalithaa

 

Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Ajit Singh today called on Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa at the Secretariat here.

Speaking to reporters after the 20-minute meeting, Mr. Singh said he had met the AIADMK leader to congratulate her on her party’s victory in the April 13 Assembly polls, as he was not in the country at the time the results were declared.

Lauding the Chief Minister for delivering governance in an “efficient and effective manner”, he also appreciated the various welfare measures initiated by Ms. Jayalalithaa, who stormed to power after trouncing archrival DMK.

On strains between DMK and Congress over the 2G spectrum allocation scam and its possible implications at national and state-level politics, Mr. Singh said changes were possible but said it would take some time.