Indian intellectuals call for withdrawal of prosecution against Arundhati Roy

A group of over 200 Indian academics, activists, and journalists have come together to publish an open letter calling on the Indian government to reverse its decision to allow the prosecution of renowned author under the country's anti-terrorism law. The signatories expressed their disapproval of the government's action and emphasized the importance of upholding the fundamental right to freely express views without fear. They urged the government and democratic forces in the country to prevent any infringement on this basic right.