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Kerala Congress leader moves ECI against PM Modi over Doordarshan address
Anil Akkara, an AICC member from Kerala and former MLA, approached the Election Commission of India alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct by using Doordarshan for political messaging as Tamil Nadu and West Bengal elections wind down. He pointed to Modi's April 18 national broadcast on Doordarshan, focusing on Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills requiring constitutional amendments. The development highlights ongoing scrutiny of broadcaster use in election campaigns.
Why It Matters
The case raises questions about the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct and the role of public broadcasters in election campaigning, potentially influencing MCC compliance as state elections approach.
Timeline
2 Events
AICC Kerala member Anil Akkara approaches ECI over MCC violation
April 19, 2026
Anil Akkara, a former Kerala MLA and AICC member, moved the Election Commission of India, alleging that Modi violated the Model Code of Conduct by using the national broadcaster for political campaigning as the Tamil Nadu and West Bengal assembly elections wind down.
PM Modi's nationwide Doordarshan address
April 18, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation via Doordarshan in a national broadcast, with emphasis on the Women’s Reservation and Delimitation Bills that require constitutional amendments.