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EC okays DD's 24-hour news channel

Source: PTI
October 29, 2003 20:29 IST
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Ignoring objections raised by opposition parties, the Election Commission on Wednesday gave its go ahead to Doordarshan's 24-hour news channel to be launched on November 3, but asked Prasar Bharati to ensure its 'neutrality, objectivity and fairness' during the forthcoming assembly polls to five states.

The commission said it is concerned about the possibilities of the news and related programmes of the state-owned media being misused.

In a communication to the information and broadcasting secretary, the commission said it does not wish to say anything on the need for or the timing of the opening of such a news channel.

The EC noted that the chief executive officer of Prasar Bharati has assured it that the model code of conduct will be
followed in letter and spirit by Doordarshan.

"The commission is also satisfied by the assurance given that the inauguration of the channel will not be done through
any political person," it said in the communication.

The EC had sought clarifications from the ministry a week back in the wake of complaints expressing apprehensions that the proposed news channel could be used in a manner which was likely to give an unfair advantage to the ruling coalition.

 

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