EC rejects Congress’ demand ban on Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat till Bihar polls, to monitor PM’s talk show

The programme aims to deliver the Prime Minister’s voice to the general masses.

Edited By: India.com News Desk

Updated: September 16, 2015, 11:07 AM IST

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New Delhi, Sep 16: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday rejected Congress party’s demand seeking a ban on the broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, which is scheduled to be aired on 20 September. According to reports, the Congress approached the EC and citied the Model Code of Conduct, which is presently in place for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, as the reason for opposing the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program. The EC said that it will monitor PM talk show to decide whether it influences voters or not. (ALSO READ: Bihar Assembly Elections 2015 schedule: Election Commission schedule for five phase polls from October 12 in detail)

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to share his thoughts with the nation during the 12th edition of his ‘ Mann Ki Baat’ program, which will be broadcast on All India Radio on September 20. In ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Modi shares his thoughts with the nation.

The programme aims to deliver the Prime Minister’s voice to the general masses of the country since television connection is still not available everywhere, especially in the rural regions of remote locations. The first ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme was aired in October last year during which Modi had talked about shedding despondency and use of skills for the country’s betterment and prosperity.