New Delhi April 22: The Election Commission (EC) on Monday submitted a report on PM Narendra Modi’s biopic. The report was submitted in a sealed envelope in the Supreme Court. The apex court has posted the matter for further hearing on Friday, April 26. It also directed that the report should be served to the petitioner. EC Bans Streaming of Web Series 'Modi-Journey of a Common Man', Directs Eros Now to Remove All Connected Contents of Series'.

Last week, the top court asked the poll panel to review its decision on the temporary ban on the biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' after watching the Vivek Oberoi-starrer film. The apex court has asked the filmmakers to screen PM Narendra Modi for the Election Commission of India and let the poll body decide on the ban after watching it. The film's release was blocked by the poll body in view of Lok Sabha Elections 2019. PM Narendra Modi Biopic Controversy: After Javed Akhtar, Lyricist Sameer Is Shocked To Find His Name On Vivek Oberoi’s Film's Poster.

The filmmakers had moved the apex court challenging the EC's order delaying its release. The top court had scheduled the hearing on April 22. The movie was supposed to open in theatres on April 11, which again was a release date postponed from April 5. The movie, titled PM Narendra Modi, stars Vivek Oberoi playing the titular role. Earlier on April 18, Oberoi met the EC.

The poll panel also banned streaming of the web series based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The EC told Eros Now, “It was brought to our notice that a web series "Modi-Journey of a Common Man", having five episodes is available on your platform. You're directed to stop forthwith the online streaming and remove all connected content of the series till further orders.” The web series, called Modi-Journey of a Common Man, went on air at the beginning of this month.

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