The Election Commission on Saturday, 20 April, asked Eros Now to stop the online streaming of a web series on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, till further notice, reported PTI.
In its notice, the poll panel has cited its 10 April order, banning a biopic on Modi, to place a similar bar on the web series titled "Modi - Journey of a Common Man".
In its order staying the release of the biopic, the EC had said that "any biopic material in the nature of biography/hagiography sub serving the purposes of any political party or any individual entity connected to it, which is intended to, or which has the potential to disturb the level playing field during the elections, should not be displayed in electronic media including cinematograph during the operation of MCC".
After watching the trailer, the EC said, it is apparent that the web series showcases different phases of Modi's life -- from childhood to becoming a national leader.
"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.
It also asked the company to send a compliance report immediately.
There was no immediate response from Eros Now producers.
(With inputs from IANS and PTI)
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