EC Bans Streaming of Web Series 'Modi-Journey of a Common Man', Directs Eros Now to Remove All Connected Contents of Series'

New Delhi, April 20: The Election Commission on Saturday directed Eros Now to stop live streaming of the web series based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The poll panel 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.” PM Narendra Modi Biopic: Vivek Oberoi Meets Election Commission Over Film Release Date.

The web series, called Modi-Journey of a Common Man, went on air at the beginning of this month. After the release of the web series, the Delhi Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) wrote to the poll panel that the web series was streaming without certification from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC). PM Narendra Modi Biopic Ban: Supreme Court Asks Filmmakers to Screen Movie For Election Commission to Review Stalling of Release.

Till now, five episodes of the web series were released. The 10-part web series was directed by Umesh Shukla of OMG: Oh My God fame. Earlier this month, the EC banned the release of the film based on PM Modi, a day before its release. A Congress activist filed a petition calling it beneficial for the ruling party right around campaigning.

The EC had said, “Any biopic material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub-serving the purposes of any political entity or individual connected to it, which is intended to, or which has the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections, should not be displayed in the electronic media including cinematograph during the operation of MCC.” In the movie, Vivek Oberoi was portraying the role of the Prime Minister.

The poll panel on March 10 had announced the dates of the Lok Sabha elections 2019. The parliamentary polls are taking place in seven phases. The first two phases of polling took place on April 11 and April 11. Meanwhile, the remaining five phases will take place on April 23, 29, May 6, 12 and 19. The counting of votes will take place on May 23. Immediately after dates were announced, the Model Code of Conduct has come into force.

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