24.6.2020 The complaint is regarding the logo used by the NDTV for one of its famous Jai Jawan program. The series of program named with Jai Jawan which is filmed by NDTV on Indian Armed forces with some celebrities. The complainant stated that may be the intention of the production house is good but mistakenly they had used a very wrong logo for the program. Universally it is accepted that in the memory of the martyr’s soldiers we put our rifles upside down. But unfortunately, in this logo the helmet is put on the bayonets of the rifle. This type of the blunder mistake done by such production house is a direct insult of our brave soldiers who had laid down their life in the service of our great motherland. The complainant desired that necessary be action to remove that logo with immediate effect. Response dated 25.6.2020 Broadcaster in response stated that that the said programme is not in memory of martyred soldiers. It is to honor all of the armed forces. It is to pay tribute and convey our gratitude to them for all they do in keeping the nation safe and its citizens secure. This logo was designed when the show began in 2003 and has been in use right from the first episode. Also, each episode is duly vetted by the armed force, whose base their team is visiting. NDTV is a responsible and reputed media organization where we aim to report news and events after conducting proper due diligence, as required. NDTV ensures that its anchors/ reporters/ interviewers follow ethical journalistic practices and are committed to uphold the core values of journalism Further response by complainant: I fully accept that NDTV and its team follows ethical practices. But if you carefully watch the logo of the Jai Jawan Program (Just Google it), you will easily understand my concerns. If that logo has been used since 2003 from the beginning of the program then that is very bad. Have you confirmed / checked / that logo with any military officer if not please get it done you will understand it.

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NBSA considered the complaint and the response given by the broadcaster. NBSA decided that the broadcaster be advised to take up the matter with the Army Headquarters and ascertain from them whether the logo used by the NDTV in its “Jai Jawan” program is a correct or an incorrect logo with copy to the NBSA, obtain the clearance from the army and then continue to use the logo in the said programme. The broadcaster should take the above action within ten days of receipt of NBSA’s letter. The response received from the Army and the action taken based on response if any should be forwarded to the NBSA for its records. In view of the above decision of NBSA, broadcaster was requested to take necessary action in the matter and inform the NBSA accordingly. The response received from the Army must be sent to NBSA for closure of the complaint.

4.5.2020 The complaint is that on 3.5.2020 the channel had reported and celebrated the death of two soldiers. The news channel is violating and crossing all limits again and again. Delhi Riots was reported very bad and biased reporting and channel got banned unconditionally. The same reporter from Delhi reported that terrorist achieved their goal and they did the victory by killing two soldiers. Response dated 23.6.2020 The broadcaster had stated that the complaint was about an inadvertent mistake which happened while their reporter was LIVE and by the slip of his tongue a mistake happened thereby, he wrongly said- "So, in the joint move done by the Army and Police, two soldiers could be killed". On realizing the mistake, they corrected it immediately from the very next bulletin. They stated that while watching the entire live report anybody can understand that it was not a deliberate act and the mistake was his 'slip of tongue'. The reporter had expressed his regret through his Face book page and expressed his concern over the mistake. Some ill-minded people unethically edited their news item avoiding the entire report and created a havoc in the social media to deviously accuse the reporter of anti-national activity. The channel has no intention to hurt the feelings of our Army and as a law-abiding news channel, they always stood for the unity and integrity of our nation.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcaster upon realizing the mistake had corrected it immediately from the very next bulletin and the reporter had expressed his regret through his Facebook page and expressed his concern over the mistake. NBSA also noted that since the broadcaster took action as required under the NBSA Guidelines and ensured that error of fact was corrected at the earliest by way of a clarification in the next news bulletin, the complaint be closed. NBSA, however decided to draw the attention of the broadcaster to the Guidelines of NBSA regarding issuing a “corrigendum” on the channel on which the broadcast took place and not on social media platforms like Twitter, Face Book etc. Broadcaster was requested to bear in mind the Guidelines of NBSA regarding issuing a “corrigendum” in future broadcasts and also circulate the Advisory dated 7.10.2020 issued in this regard by NBSA to the editorial team for compliance in future broadcasts.

17.5.2020 The complaint is that on 23.4.2020 India TV channel stated that there would be no new cases as on 16.5.2020. This prediction had failed. The lockdown theory or its assessment by India TV was erroneous. The sources and references were wrong. Reply dated 24.6.2020 The broadcaster stated that the broadcast/ programme in question (broadcasted for the first time on 24.04.2020 and not 23.04.2020) related to the projection of decline in cases of COVID-19 w.e.f. 16.05.2020 The report as well as the graphs and projections shown were based on a study conducted by ‘Empowered Group-1 (Committee on Medical Management), Niti Ayog’. The said study was presented through a ‘media briefing on COVID-19 situation in country’ on 24.4.2020. In the said media briefing, the Chairman of the Empowered Group-1 through graphs and statistics presented the projection based on the study showing a steep decline in cases in first and second week of May and also predicted a possibility of almost no cases by the end of second week of May due to timely lockdown. The India TV report in question, including the projections were a reproduction/ reporting of the study presented by the Empowered Group-1 in the said media briefing. Therefore, neither any ‘prediction’ has been made by India TV, nor the sources nor references of the report were wrong or unreliable as alleged in the complaint. That the above projections, were widely carried out by various news agencies, print as well as electronic media. The complaint is thus actuated with malice, based on prejudice and preconceived mind with an attempt to target India TV alone.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcast was based on a study conducted by ‘Empowered Group-1 (Committee on Medical Management), Niti Aayog’. The said study was presented through a ‘media briefing on COVID-19 situation in country’ on 24.4.2020. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

15.3.2020 The complainant alleged that Times Now channel is making fun of Hindus by declaring that Hindus believe that eating cow dung, drinking cow piss and praying to Hindu gods will cure corona virus This ridicule of Ayurveda and ancient Indian culture which is relevant even in this age will not be taken lightly. He wants strong and immediate action against Times group for this blasphemy. Reply dated 4.6.2020 The broadcaster in its reply denied that the said news report ridiculed or made fun of the science or practice of Ayurveda. The news report merely highlighted the several so called ‘cures’ that were being claimed all over for treating and/or preventing the Corona virus infection. The news report was carried following a ‘gaumutra party’ called by the All India Hindu Mahasabha the previous day, wherein several believers endorsed this claim. The news report highlighted one more such claim as quoted by BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj who said that non-vegetarian food was behind the Corona virus outbreak. The objective was to highlight such claims, not with a view to ridicule or criticize the same but to draw attention to the circulation of such statements; It is also widely reported as stated by the WHO that there is no specific anti-viral medicine or vaccine yet to cure Corona virus. WHO in its statement said that "While some western, traditional or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of Covid-19, there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the disease? WHO does not recommend self-medication with any medicines, including antibiotics, as a prevention or cure for Covid-19”. Several medical experts across the world have also said there is no cure as such for coronavirus. As told to PTI by Kriti Bhushan, former DG of Directorate General of Health Services, "In medical science, we only call something a cure after testing it on a 100 people or more. This is a unilateral claim and has no basis to it. In fact, currently, there is no cure available for coronavirus. A lot of scientists are continuously working to find a solution". It is also pertinent to note that the Central Government at that time, had warned people against "false rumours" that the novel coronavirus was spreading through non-vegetarian food like eggs, chicken, mutton and seafood. Union Fisheries, Dairying and Animal Husbandry Minister Giriraj Singh had asked people not to pay attention to such rumours and said that the World Organisation for Animal Health and Indian food safety regulator FSSAI have said there was no scientific evidence to prove transmission of coronavirus from animals to humans. He stated that "The false rumour has hit thousands of farmers engaged in this business. The livelihood of farmers and the people engaged in the entire value chain have been affected. I humbly request people not to fall prey to such rumours". In light of the above, the news report only highlighted the claims being made and was not in any way to ridicule or make fun of or question the traditional practice of ‘gaumutra’ in Ayurveda for curing diseases. Broadcaster denied that the said news report carried objectionable content as claimed in the said complaint.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcast was balanced as the views and version of the persons involved with the pandemic was taken. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.

18.4.2020 The complainant stated that Aajtak channel had on 18.4.2020 wrongly represented an Indian naval shore establishment INS Angre as a ship positioned at Mumbai whereas INS Angre is a shore establishment in Mumbai. The Base had reported several sailors tested positive for Covid 19. Such actions of false reporting, errors in reporting by main stream media create panic and lead to unrest amongst family members of other naval personnel. The complainant also alleged that the news channel is falsely reporting/ creating communal tensions by airing heated debates in a time of crisis such as Covid 19 emergency, which is unacceptable. Due to such heated debates/ hateful language used by anchors, communal tensions are arising in society which is even causing social boycott of that respective community/ religion; if found falsely reporting or spreading fake news/ rumours, news channel should be banned for a day or so under stipulated rules and regulations. Response dated 28.4.2020 The broadcaster in their response had stated that Aajtak channel had wrongly stated that, INS Angre which is a naval shore established, to be a ship positioned at Mumbai. The said news telecast had highlighted that the corona virus had spread to INS Angre and that 21 people had tested positive for the virus and the complete residential block had been quarantined. The anchor for the news item had incorrectly referred to INS Angre as a ship docked at Mumbai. However, the correspondent reporting from the site in the same news telecast had correctly stated that INS Angre is a residential block near the Mumbai dockyard for Special Sailors. That the mistake made in news telecast in addressing INS Angre (only by the anchor) as a ship was immediately rectified. On the same date (i.e. 18.04.2020) at 10:00 AM (within an hour of the original telecast) ‘Aajtak’ had issued a clarificatory news item by way of a rectification in the next news bulletin. In this news item, it was clarified that INS Angre is the Block of the India Navy where the 'Jawan’s' of the Indian Navy reside and administrative and logistics work is done. It was also specifically stated that INS Angre is a logistic and administrative support base located near the Indian Navy dockyard in Mumbai and that it has accommodation for about 150 sailors. The broadcaster stated that in furtherance of the principles of self-regulation contained in the NBA's Code of Ethics and Broadcasting Standards. Rule 1.5 of these Guidelines sates that - 1. Accuracy 1.5 Errors of fact should be corrected at the earliest, giving sufficient prominence to the broadcast of the correct version of fact(s), the channel strictly adhered to the above Rule and ensured that error of fact was corrected at the earliest by way of the clarificatory news bulletin. In view of the above steps already taken by Aajtak to address the issue raised by the complainant there was no requirement for Aajtak to issue any further clarifications on the subject much less issue an apology as called upon in the complaint.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that since the broadcaster had taken action as required under NBSA Guidelines and ensured that the error of fact was corrected at the earliest by way of a clarifications in the next news bulletin, NBSA decided to close the complaint. NBSA further noted that in the said complaint the broadcaster had adhered to the NBSA Guidelines for issuing a corrigendum, but in another complaint the broadcaster chose to issue the corrigendum on the official twitter handle of India Today channel which was incorrect and which should be brought to the notice of the broadcaster. NBSA also decided to draw the attention of the broadcaster to the observations made by the complainant in the said complaint and to share these observations with the editorial personnel of the channel “that the news channel is falsely reporting/ creating communal tensions by airing heated debates in a time of crisis such as Covid 19 emergency, which is unacceptable. Due to such heated debates/ hateful language used by anchors, communal tensions are arising in society which is even causing social boycott of that respective community/ religion; if found falsely reporting or spreading fake news/ rumours, news channel should be banned for a day or so under stipulated rules and regulations”

3.3.2020 Ms. Dipika R. Kaura, Editor member representing the broadcaster in NBSA (News18 Group), being an interested party, recused herself from the proceedings. The complainant submitted that they are a MSME unit manufacturing office furniture an employing more than 700 people. The complainant alleged that a defamatory news was telecast by the channel in its programme ‘Khabre Garma Garam’ at 7.27 am on 26.2.2020 against their company. The false news was broadcasted by its reporter without any quoted-source and counter-check. The contents telecast are totally false, anti-business and defamatory to let down their company by the vested interest and an unfair practice to fetch ‘Advertisements’ only. The said broadcast was one-sided story against them and they had not taken care to make counter checking/verify the contents of story with false allegations in its news. There is no correctness in the contents. The broadcaster has violated the Code of Conduct and Regulations merely to defame them, for its own vested motives. The complainant demanded stern action against the channel and to issue a warning and an apology in same programme. Response dated 24.4.2020 Broadcaster stated that the story in question is neither false, nor motivated or defamatory, as alleged. The story is based on truth and facts, records of which are in the public domain; it is a matter of fact that the Director General, Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh had, vide letter of 24th October 2019, approved the name of “Geeken Seating Collection Pvt. Ltd.” for purchase of furniture and fixture for newly established Medical Colleges in the State; It is also a matter of fact that the Department of Medical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh thereafter found illegalities in the said selection, instituted an inquiry into the same and constituted a 2-member Inquiry Committee for the said purpose and, vide order dated 28.2.2020, the said selection/approval of the complainant was cancelled by the State Government; there was no intention whatsoever to defame any person, instead the aim was to keep the viewers informed about issues affecting the public at large.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that while the broadcaster had broadcast the programme from the records available in the public domain, there was an obligation on the part of the broadcaster for ensuring objectivity, neutrality, fairness to take the version of the party that was being reported upon. NBSA decided to close the complaint with these observations and also inform the broadcaster that any such violations in the future would be viewed seriously and action would be taken accordingly. NBSA also decided to direct the broadcaster to submit to NBSA, the copies of letter dated 24.10.2019 and Order dated 28.2.2020 referred to in their reply, within seven days of receipt of the communication from NBSA, which will be sent to the MoI&B and the complainant for their information and record. The complaint will be only closed thereafter.

11.1.2020 The complainant alleged that Aajtak and India today TV channels had broadcast a sting operation of ABVP’s JNU worker Mr Akshat Awasthi. It was alleged that the video clip of the sting operation done on Mr. Akshat Awasthi on Aajtak and India Today channel was filmed on 22.10.2019, it had nothing to do with JNU violence which occurred in the first week of January 2020. Complainant alleged that the date of the video footage is clearly visible as 22.10.2019 on Aajtak channel. The same is a fabricated attempt on their part to defame a particular ideology and shield perpetrators of “Leftist Violence” on JNU Campus. Response dated 17.3.2020 The broadcaster stated that the manual 'date settings' on one of the cameras that was used for recording the present sting operation was not updated hence a wrong date was displayed on the video clip that lead to confusion. Upon realizing the present technical error, a clarification was issued by them through the official handle of India Today vide a tweet at 2:37 p.m. on 11.1.2020. Further, it could be inferred from viewing the video clip by any person of ordinary prudence that the same could have never been filmed in the month of October 2019. The subject in the present clip could be seen wearing winter clothes in New Delhi which could have never happened in the month of October when the maximum temperature in the city soars up to 33 degree Celsius. The video clip has to be seen in entirety before any opinion is formed. The contents telecast by them was based upon nothing but the voluntary statements made by one member of ABVP, therefore, no allegation of defamation can be leveled. The broadcaster stated that they have utmost respect for every ideology that foster ethos of the Indian Constitution but it is also equally true that they have no hesitation in highlighting any wrong being done in the society regardless of the political ideology which the perpetrator is affiliated to. The grounds on which the allegations are based have been incorrectly assumed and appreciated.

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10.7.2020 NBSA noted that upon receipt of the response from the broadcaster to the complaint , they were informed by NBSA that the action taken of issuing a clarification through the official handle of India Today vide a tweet at 2:37 p.m. on 11.1.2020 was not in consonance with the Regulations i.e. Guideline " 10 Corrigendum" and Specific Guidelines Covering Reportage & Accuracy Guideline-1.5 which states that, as per the NBSA Guidelines significant mistakes made in the course of any broadcast are to be acknowledged and corrected on air immediately giving sufficient prominence to the broadcast of the correct version of fact(s)”. NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcaster upon realizing the present technical error, that the manual 'date settings' on one of the cameras that was used for recording the present sting operation was not updated, hence the wrong date was displayed on the video clip that lead to confusion, they had issued a clarification by way of a tweet at 2:37 p.m. on 11.01.2020 on the official handle of India Today channel. NBSA noted that there were no reasons given by the broadcaster as to why the clarification was issued on the official handle of India Today channel and not on the Aajtak channel itself on which the error was pointed out. This was also not acceptable and was incorrect. NBSA also noted that the justification given by the broadcaster that “if Corrigendum must be issued for such issues on a regular basis then it would become extremely difficult. The line must be drawn in such cases” was also not acceptable. NBSA decided to close the complaint with the above observations and also decided that it be conveyed to the broadcaster that in future if the NBSA Code of Ethics, Guidelines/ Regulations are not adhered to in letter and spirit, action will be taken against the broadcaster. The broadcaster should bear in mind the observations of NBSA in future broadcasts and also circulate the same to the editorial team for compliance. NBSA also decided that an Advisory be issued to all Members of NBA drawing their attention to the Guidelines regarding issuing “corrigendum” on the channel/s on which the broadcast took place and not on social media platforms of the channels’ like Twitter, Face Book etc.

29.1.2020 The complaint relates to a particular poster, shown on 28.1.2020 0 at 7.50 pm, Nigeria time on Channel No. 413 of DSTV Africa. The complainant stated that it showed Prime Minister Modiji and several ministers photos in Hall of Shame. It hurt their sentiments as a Bhartiya (Indian) to see very frequently our Prime Minister being insulted by NDTV. His family including school going children were shocked and felt bad to see the poster, and the cheap level to which NDTV has fallen to. They cannot tolerate insult of our Prime Minister and his ministers by false propaganda of NDTV. Reply dated 10.6.2020: The broadcaster stated that that the programme carried the discussion around comments made by Mr. Parvesh Sharma and Mr. Anurag Thakur and more broadly around instances of provocative speeches made by people of influence or people with a wide platform. The reason why Hon’ble Prime Minister Modi was in that graphic was because of his comment on 15th December 2019 at a Jharkhand rally about being able to recognise those opposing CAA and those instigating protests by their clothes – a comment that was widely criticized by opposition parties and in the media as alluding to a particular community. They believe it is a right, and the hallmark of a great democracy, that they can scrutinise comments of all politicians and report the views of all parties fairly.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly. NBSA also decided to convey to the broadcaster that the complaint was not a “feedback” as stated by the broadcaster in its response but was a “complaint”, received from the MoI&B, which had to be responded bearing in mind the violations of the Code of Ethics and the Guidelines issued by NBSA.

26.12.2019 The complainant’s objection is that in the clip the anchor Mr Ravish Kumar stated that “Kya UP police ne kuch aisa kiya hai ki us par baat na ki jaye aur us pe baat na ho iske saboot hata diya gaya hai”; “Ki Police ki barbarta ke video ghoom rahe hain aap in videos ko dekhenge to dahshat paida ho jayegi unhone un videos ko nahi dikhya jisme Protesters Police par pathhar maar rahen hai kya wo barbarta nahi hai". The complainant stated that by saying that “why we are not talking about police brutality and police get time to remove the proofs of vandalism done by police” can be misinterpreted by the violent protesters across the impacted cities, when the issue is related to national interest. His objection was for the selective presentation for the benefits of his own channel not in the favor of communal harmony or peace of society. Reply dated 10.6.2020 from the broadcaster: The broadcaster stated as alleged in the complaint in the said programme they have shown incidents of police brutality reported from Bijnor and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The Bijnor report was about two youth died of bullet injuries and the Muzaffarnagar report was a reality check on the police personnel seen breaking the CCTV cameras after locals alleged that police ransacked their homes. In the said programme they had shown incidents of police brutality reported from Bijnor and Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh. The anchor raised the question in context of the said two reports after the ground reports were played out. The report on the Bijnor incident carried that statement of SP Bijnor and another officer from the State administration. In regard to the incident from Muzaffarnagar, the report carried the statement of SP Muzaffarnagar, who denied the report of police personnel breaking the CCTCV cameras.

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10.7.2020 NBSA considered the complaint, response from the broadcaster and also viewed the CD of the alleged broadcast. NBSA noted that to balance the broadcast, the broadcaster had taken the version of the police and the state administration. NBSA found no violation of its Regulations or Guidelines in regard to the said broadcast. NBSA therefore decided to close the matter and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly. NBSA also decided to convey to the broadcaster that the complaint was not a “feedback” as stated by the broadcaster in its response but was a “complaint”, received from the MoI&B, which had to be responded bearing in mind the violations of the Code of Ethics and the Guidelines issued by NBSA. In the light of the above observations made by NBSA, kindly ensure that any complaint received from MoI&B or otherwise is responded bearing in mind the violations of the Code of Ethics, Regulations, Guidelines and Advisories issued by NBSA.

9.2.2020 The complanant stated that on 8.2.2020 Zee News in the programme on Delhi Election hosted by Mr Sudhir Chaudhary violated the Guidelines for Election Broadcasting issued by the Election Commission of India. Reply dated 2.3.2020 from the broadcaster Broadcaster stated that in their show ‘DNA’, telecasted on 8.2.2020, they have conducted a fair editorial analysis of politics of freebies, which was prominent during the election campaign in Delhi. AAP, in its election manifesto had promised the people of Delhi to continue with its pro-people policies such as 200 units of free electricity, 20 kilo litres of free water, free bus ride for women etc. Since the exit polls conducted by various agencies predicted clear majority of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the assembly elections, they telecasted their programme ‘DNA’, wherein, they had conducted a comparative analysis of the ‘domestic and regional issues’ on one hand and the ‘the issues of national importance’, which were being raised by BJP during its election campaign, on the other hand. The programme was conducted in a fair and transparent manner and within the four corners of the freedom of expression guaranteed by the Constitution. So far as the comments in the programme regarding people of Delhi are concerned, the same was related to only those people of Delhi who did not come out to cast their vote during the Delhi Elections, which is a bounden and constitutional duty of every citizen in our democratic country. In the programme, they have not only shown few pictures, but also appreciated the voters of Delhi, who despite their disability and old age, came out and cast their vote in the elections. Thus, by no stretch of imagination, it can be said, that in the aforesaid programme, they have insulted and disrespected the voters of Delhi. They have also stated that the people of Delhi have voted to BJP on all the 7 Lok Sabha seats, however, when it comes to Assembly elections, the very same electorates have cast their vote on domestic issues such as electricity, water, education, healthcare etc. During the programme, they pointed out the similar trend in the States of Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, where despite winning majority and/or all of the Lok Sabha seats in general elections, the BJP lost the State Assembly Elections and could not form the Government. In the show,they have also praised the positive campaign of AAP and more particularly their digital and tech campaign and have also given credit to the AAP for their spectacular campaign. Thus, the contents of the show completely rules out all the allegations of biasness and partiality in favour of any political party, as falsely alleged . The contents of the show were strictly in accordance with the Code of Ethics and rules and regulations framed by NBSA and that they have not breached any guidelines and have strictly adhered to the laid down principles of neutrality, impartiality and fairness in telecast of the story. They never endorse or promote the belief of any of the political party in the country.

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10.7.2020 NBSA noted that several complaints on the same broadcast was also received by the broadcaster at the first level of redressal. NBSA considered all the complaints, response of the broadcaster and also viewed the broadcast. NBSA noted that the broadcast related to the results of the exit polls surveys, which pointed towards AAP party winning the elections with a large majority. Since the broadcast was after the voting for said elections was over, NBSA found that there was no violation of the Election Guidelines of the NBSA. NBSA however observed that there was a sub text to the title of the programme which could certainly have been avoided to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the reporting of the Programme. NBSA therefore decided to close the complaint and inform the MoI&B, complainant and the broadcaster accordingly.