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In a democracy, it’s important to allow freedom of expression, says “PM Narendra Modi” producer Sandip Ssingh, urging the Supreme Court to view the film as an “inspiring story” rather than “political propaganda”.
The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a petition filed by the producers of “PM Narendra Modi” against the ban imposed by the Election Commission (EC).
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Ssingh said in a statement: “Every citizen of India has the right to appeal for justice and that’s what I am doing as the producer. For me and the entire team, this film is special and we want the world to see it.”
The film was due to release on April 11. Ssingh said they were “shocked to receive a notice from EC banning the release of the film just hours before the premiere on April 10”.
“I am here to appeal to the highest court of the country to allow our film to be released. In a vibrant democracy like ours, it’s even more important today to allow each and every one of us to enjoy the right to freedom of expression. Please allow us to exercise that right. Our film is not political propaganda. It’s just an inspiring story. I request the honourable court to see it as one.