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EC seeks comments from makers of PM's biopic
The Election Commission has sought comments from the makers of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Opposition's demand to postpone its release till the Lok Sabha elections get over.
New Delhi: The Election Commission has sought comments from the makers of a biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Opposition's demand to postpone its release till the Lok Sabha elections get over.
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The film is slated for release on April 5.
The Delhi chief electoral officer had already issued a notice to the producers in this regard.
"Since parties had approached the EC, it will also issue a notice," a functionary said.
The poll-body would seek their comments on delaying the release.
On March 20, East Delhi Returning Officer K Mahesh suo motu issued notices to the production house and music company behind the film "PM Narendra Modi" and two leading newspapers for publishing advertisements of the film.
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Opposition parties have alleged that the film violates the model code and would act like an advertisement for the BJP. (PTI)