New Delhi, April 25, 2019: The selections for National Film Awards are made by an independent and impartial jury consisting of eminent film makers and film personalities and declared in the month of April every year.
However, this year elections to the 17th Lok Sabha and the Legislative Assemblies of four states are underway and the Awards also include one for the most film friendly state.
According to PIB release on Wednesday, it has been decided to declare the awards after the election process is over as the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)in force seeks to ensure that the power of media is not used in such a manner which affects the general conduct and level playing field during the election process.