New Delhi

The Election Commission on Wednesday banned the screening of the biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during poll period, saying any such film that sub-served purpose of any political entity or individual should not be displayed in the electronic media.

The official referred to a paragraph in the order that said: “Any poster or publicity material concerning any such certified content, which either depicts a candidate (including prospective) for the furtherance of electoral prospects, directly or indirectly, shall not be put on display in electronic media in the area where MCC is in force”.

Actor Vivek Oberoi, who plays Narendra Modi in the biopic, cancelled a press meet scheduled at Nagpur on Wednesday after the order came. The first phase of Lok Sabha elections starts on Thursday.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday had dismissed a petition filed by a Congress activist seeking stay on the release of the biopic saying the Election Commission would be an “appropriate” place to seek the redressal.

The apex court said it was not entertaining the petition for the stay on the release of the film as it was “premature” since the movie is yet to be certified by the Censor Board.