File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today address the nation on his monthly radio programme "Mann ki Baat" after the Election Commission cleared its broadcast in the wake of model code of conduct imposed in Bihar.
Sources in the EC said that as of now there was no "black and white" order issued to Information and Broadcasting Ministry on the broadcast of Prime Minister's radio programme.
It has not found any violation of model code in PM Modi's previous episode of the programme in September, they said.
The Election Commission had in September given the go-ahead to the airing of PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' programme on September 20 provided nothing is said that may be construed as inducement to voters or having an impact on poll-bound Bihar where model code of conduct is in force.
Representatives of the 'grand alliance,' including RJD and JD(U), had approached the EC seeking suspension of the programme till Bihar polls were in progress, raising doubts that it might be used it to influence voters.
Sources in the EC said that as of now there was no "black and white" order issued to Information and Broadcasting Ministry on the broadcast of Prime Minister's radio programme.
It has not found any violation of model code in PM Modi's previous episode of the programme in September, they said.
The Election Commission had in September given the go-ahead to the airing of PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' programme on September 20 provided nothing is said that may be construed as inducement to voters or having an impact on poll-bound Bihar where model code of conduct is in force.
Representatives of the 'grand alliance,' including RJD and JD(U), had approached the EC seeking suspension of the programme till Bihar polls were in progress, raising doubts that it might be used it to influence voters.
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