Tamil Nadu: The cable wars

At least half-a-dozen broadcast networks or independent channels in the state are directly owned by politicians or their immediate family—Jaya Network is owned by Chief Minister and AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa; Kalaignar TV is run by former Chief Minister and DMK leader Karunanidhi’s family; Mega TV was launched by Congress MP K V Thengabalu; Vasanth TV is floated by another Congress leader and MLA Vasantha Kumar; Makkal TV was founded by prominent regional party PMK leader Ramadoss and Captain TV is owned by Vijaykanth, a leading film star and founder of another regional outfit, Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam.

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