EC stays release of PM Modi web series

The Election Commission has asked Eros Now to take down the web series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi titled 'Modi - Journey of a Common Man'. In its direction, the poll panel has cited its April 10 order, banning a biopic on Modi and the web series alike.

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Saturday asked Eros Now to stop till further orders online streaming of a web series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In its direction, the poll panel has cited its April 10 order, banning a biopic on PM Modi, to place a similar bar on the web series titled 'Modi - Journey of a Common Man'.

"In view of the admitted facts and material available on record, this web series being an original web series on Shri Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister and a political leader and a prospective candidate in the current general elections to the Lok Sabha, cannot be exhibited," said the poll panel.

'Modi - Journey of a Common Man' is based on the PM's life. The web series traces the life of Modi from childhood to youth until he was sworn in as the Prime Minister of India.

The web series has been written by writer and Censor Board member Mihir Bhuta and Radhika Anand. It has been directed by Umesh Shukla.

The characeter of Modi after his appointment as Gujarat CM is played by actor Mahesh Thakur while his younger self is portrayed by Ashish Sharma.

With inputs from PTI.