Prasoon Joshi, asked to leave his post on Biopic PM Narendra Modi, indicates the facts

In response to calls for resignation that he allegedly gave to the alleged preferential treatment accorded to the biopic by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, member of the Central Board of the President of the Certification of Film (CBFC Prasoon Joshi said the statements were "irresponsible".

"We had already indicated that the film had not yet been certified and that it was being certified in accordance with the required guidelines," Mr. Joshi said. adding that the mandate of the CBFC is to review the content according to the guidelines, and not at the time chosen for the release of the film.

"I am surprised by the irresponsible statements made about the CBFC and it is important to verify the facts before making such allegations," Mr. Joshi said Saturday in a statement.

Film producer Sandip Ssingh announced Friday that Vivek Oberoi's stocher would be released on April 11. me day.

His announcement comes even as the film awaits its certification by the censorship commission. Earlier this week, Mr. Joshi had stated that the film had not yet been certified and that he was moving to an "exam".

It is unlikely that the electoral commission will make a decision regarding the release of the film, entitled " Prime Minister Narendra Modi " before Monday, announced the new agency PTI. The voting agency is firmly convinced that it should not restrict the broadcast of the film and leave it to the CBFC, commonly known as the censorship commission, to make a decision on this, said PTI , citing sources cited.

Actor Vivek Oberoi plays the title role in the movie Modi. "

Raj Thackeray's party, the president of Maharashtra, Sena, demanded that Mr. Joshi be removed from his censorship duties, because he "went out of his way" to certify the biopic

"According to the rule, the producers must submit the final copy of the film to the censorship commission 68 days before the date of publication. ;exposure. So why has special treatment been granted to the biographical film of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "said Amey Khopkar, head of the party's film cell, in a statement.

" We condemn the censorship commission who has gone out of their way to make this film soothing the government. Prasoon Joshi should resign immediately from his post, "he said.

In response to this, the CBFC chief argued that the 68-day period was the upper limit and that most of the films were

"Therefore, the impression that each film takes at least 68 days for its certification is absolutely false and contrary to the fundamental nature of our organization," said Mr. Joshi. 19659004] The film is mired in a raging controversy Political parties claim that the broadcast of the film in the run-up to national elections is a violation of the standard code of conduct. complaint against the film to the electoral commission Vivek Oberoi also appeared before the voting body The film, directed by Omung Kumar, traces the path of the prime minister from his teenage years to the post of pro 1st Minister of the Country

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