Inasmuch as this is the only issue for this general election, the secular media is making sure the message gets across to the maximum number of people. Just so there is no confusion about who said what, they popped in the CEC's picture in the spot where usually the worldvision advert kicks in. This privilege is normally extended only to the royal family.The fact that the hoi polloi may sometimes get the royal treatment, depending of course on the political potential, proves that democracy works.
A few minor points - it is not clear whether the CEC meant he saw more footage or more virulent content. Does the CEC speak Hindustani or was the footage helpfully subtitled for him? It is funny how media gets hold of all sorts of sensitive material, in this case they had to go ask the CEC about the footage. We are guessing we will never see the complete uncut version. Meanwhile the law minister hasn't said anything about the CEC trying to act like a forensic expert and honorary adviser to political parties. Earlier, during the Navin Chawla controversy, he had said the role of the EC is limited to preparing electoral rolls. At the time the media couldn't agree more.
Generally speaking, people shouldn't really complain if this single issue determines who forms the Government, they can always watch Jai Ho (PCD version) in high definition.
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And his forehead more than helps.
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