Some radio stations violated the ban and played the song anyway.

But he went even further, saying the province would not help prosecute any fishermen who violated the ban.

Prohibited in 1954 from attending gatherings, he was subsequently convicted of violating his ban, but the conviction was overturned on appeal.

The newspaper also argued that the opposition had been willfully violating the ban on political rallies.

Motorcycles found violating the ban will be confiscated.