Congress calls for ban on Big B ads on UP

LUCKNOW: The Congress on Saturday sought the Election Commission's interference in banning advertisements, featuring superstar Amitabh Bachchan, that glorify governance in Uttar Pradesh.

Talking to reporters, state party president Salman Khursheed also demanded the EC should take action against the Samajwadi Party for sponsoring such advertisements.

"Amitabh Bachchan is using harsh words and indulging in false propaganda in the ads," he said.

In a series of advertisements carried out in print and electronic media, Bachchan has been highlighting the achievements of the Mulayam Singh Yadav government.

"Uttar Pradesh mein hai dum, kyunki jurm yahan hain kam," the latest advertisement says.

The Congress has also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Election Commissioner, he said.