Thiruvananthapuram, Monday, November 02, 2009: Following controversies of media censorship, Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan said that the media guidelines would be implemented only after holding discussions with media representatives.

Chief Minister has decided to hold discussions following accusations that by implementing guidelines, the government was trying to control the media freedom. This led to wide protest from all parts of the society. However, the proposed media guidelines would likely hinder the flow of vital information from offices to the public.

Chief Minister’s office has conveyed the decision to hold talks for discussing about implementing media guidelines to the Kerala union of working journalists. The time and date are yet to be conveyed.