C. N. Sharma
Chandra Narine Sharma (born 5 August 1952) is a Guyanese activist, television station owner, talk show host, and politician.[1][2][3][4]
Life
[edit]Through his television station on his talk show Voice of the People he highlights the poor living conditions of Guyanese people.
Sharma founded one of Guyana's first privately owned television stations; CNS TV 6, (previously TV 12). It was established 7 June 1992, out of his own home, when there were only three other television stations in existence. It focused on local programming. In 2004, a fire destroyed most of the station, prompting a move.[5] In 2011, CNS TV 6 was banned for airing commentary that "sought to create discord among denominations in the Christian community" in defiance of the national constitution.[6][7] In 2018, Sharma received a radio license.[8]
In 2010, he was accused of rape[9][10] of under-age sisters. He collapsed during one of his court appearances, and was granted bail for GYD $2mil.[11] The charge was dropped in 2016.[12]
He was a leader of the Justice for All Party[13] which supported APNU until 2020.[14]
He was at one time voted as the most popular Guyanese persona.
References
[edit]- ^ CN Sharma detained over rape allegations by girl, 13 : Kaieteur News
- ^ C.N. Sharma remanded : Kaieteur News
- ^ Hosts accuse Jagdeo of pressuring C.N. Sharma : Kaieteur News
- ^ ERC Chairman sues C.N.Sharma, Vieira : Kaieteur News
- ^ "C N Sharma celebrates 25 years 'on air'". Guyana Chronicle. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "CNS 6 gets second 4-month ban". Kaieteur News. 1 October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Int'l press freedom body slams Sharma ban". Kaieteur News. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "CN Sharma, Kaieteur News to receive radio licences". Stabroek News. 5 January 2018. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "CN Sharma detained over rape allegations by girl, 13". Kaieteur News. 16 April 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Indian-origin Guyana TV host to face trial on rape charges". The Times of India. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "CN Sharma's carnal knowledge case listed for hearing". Guyana Times. 8 April 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ Singh, Ashley (5 October 2016). "Rape charge quashed against C.N. Sharma". Kaieteur News. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Sharma gives 'unequivocal support' to APNU". Stabroek News. 25 October 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
- ^ "Justice For All Party quits APNU". Stabroek News. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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