Congress Functionary Moves Supreme Court Over PM Modi's Speech Broadcast by Doordarshan, Sansad TV
Congress functionary TN Prathapan has approached the Supreme Court alleging violation of the model code of conduct due to the broadcast of PM Modi’s April 18 speech by state-run channels Doordarshan and Sansad TV. The petition claims the speech blaming opposition parties for the defeat of the 131st Constitutional amendment bill was used to influence voters during ongoing elections, constituting corrupt practice under Section 123(7) of the Representation of People Act.