BJP stands out from PM Modi Biopic, but the ban on movies will reduce the freedom of expression

Biographical film poster of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New Delhi: Relying on the right to freedom of speech and expression, the Bharatiya Janata Party responded to the Electoral Commission supported the planned publication of the biopic "PM Narendra Modi" and its prohibition would only restrict the fundamental right. The film is expected to be released in theaters on April 5, but is awaiting CBFC approval.

After a congress According to an alleged political propaganda delegation and violation of the standard code of conduct urging the electoral commission to ban the release of the film before the end of the elections, the EC requested a response to the BJP on April 1. The BJP responded by stating that the case was ongoing. The scope of the constitutional right to freedom of expression and any kind of prohibition will infringe the fundamental human right. In addition, the party has nothing to do with the film or its directors, said the BJP.

"Independent artists, influenced by the lifestyle of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, created the film, but the BJP is not involved. There is no content related to the election that may be prohibited under the standard code of conduct, "said the Saffron party.
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The EC had also sought a response from the film makers, but they insisted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's calendar and the election of Lok Sabha, whose first phase begins six days after the release of the film, is "purely fortuitous". .
The opposition has demanded that the film be postponed after the elections, accusing the government of using film as propaganda.

In addition, the Electoral Commission said Wednesday that it would not prohibit the release of the film, the Central Film Certification Commission (CBFC) being the competent authority to decide it.