The Election Commission had sent a notice to the makers of the film following a meeting with a Congress delegation, which sought a ban on its release ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India will not impose a ban on the release of the film ‘PM Narendra Modi’ for violating the model code of conduct, sources in the commission said.
News18 reported sources as saying that the Election Commission said the Central Board of Film Certification(CBFC) must now decide on whether to allow the release of PM Narendra Modi.
‘PM Narendra Modi’ directed by Omung Kumar is scheduled to be released on April 5, a week before India votes for the first phase of Lok Sabha elections.
However, the official decision on whether the film will be deferred or referred to the CBFC for the final call has not been announced by the EC yet.
The Election Commission had sent a notice to the makers of the film following a meeting with a Congress delegation, which sought a ban on its release ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Opposition parties had alleged “political intent” in the release of the Vivek Oberoi-starrer and had complained to the poll watchdog, claiming that PM Narendra Modi would serve as an advertisement for the BJP.
The Bombay High Court Monday rapped the petitioner and disposed of the plea filed against the release of PM Narendra Modi biopic at the helm of elections. The court said the Election Commission of India will deal with the issue.
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) counsel Advait Sethna told the court that the film’s trailer was certified on March 20 and the certification for the film will also be issued soon.
The Delhi High Court also dismissed a PIL seeking a stay on the release of the film during the period of model code of conduct ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.
The biopic features Vivek Oberoi as PM Modi and is set to release on April 5, six days before the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls on April 11.
Earlier the film was scheduled to be out on 12 April, a day after the completion of the first phase of the General Elections.