BJP airs election-related content on NaMo TV, Delhi CEO sends notice

All seven Lok Sabha constituencies in the national capital will vote on May 12 and there are over 1.43 crore voters in the city.

NaMo TV can air Modi’s live speeches: Election Commission

The direction, sources said, was issued to bring clarity on the applicability of “silence period” on NaMo TV.

Directions were issued to Delhi CEO as he is nodal officer to pre-certify political content on TV which are beamed nationally.

EC has asked CEO of Delhi to ensure that its directions are followed in each of remaining 6 phases of ongoing LS polls.

As a precautionary measure, two officials have been deployed to watch NaMo TV and monitor its content.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speeches and his stand are being aired with prominence.

Sena said ban on NaMo TV could have been avoided if BJP was satified with coverage being given to PM Modi's rallies on electronic channels.

The BJP has influence over electronic channels and the party is reaping its benefits,," the Sena said.

The poll body’s order comes following a complaint by the Congress regarding the channel.

Delhi poll body did not 'certify' the content since it contained old speeches of PM Narendra Modi.