AMN /
Congress, RJD and JDU leaders today urged the Election Commission to put a ban on Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat programme on AIR till Bihar polls are over.
A delegation of these parties petitioned election commission for imidiate bon on this special radio programme. The delegation comprised Congress leaders Abhishek Manu Singhvi and representatives of alliance partners in Bihar, including K C Tyagi from JDU and Manoj Jha from RJD.
Later talking to media, Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said they requested Election Commission not to allow broadcast of Mann Ki Baat this Sunday as it will be a violation of Model Code of Conduct. He alleged that Prime Minister is trying to influence voters in Bihar through Mann Ki Baat. Mr K C Tyagi said Election Commission assured that they will look into the matter.
RJD leader Manoj Jha hoped that the Election Commission will take a good decision on the issue. Meanwhile ,dismissing Congress’ demand to temporarily stop Prime Minister’s Mann Ki Baat programme, BJP today said the programme is a non political platform. Talking to media, BJP MP Meenakshi Lekhi said Mann Ki Baat inspires people to work on societal issues such as road accidents and dengue