Tata Sky takes u-turn, terms NaMo TV ‘special service’

As debate rages over whether NaMo TV violates the model code of conduct or not, the DTH service provider Tata Sky first calling the channel a news service and then retracting from its statement.

DTH service provider Tata Sky on Friday did a volte-face saying the channel is a “special service” and its content comes from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Initially Tata Sky, through a tweet, had called NaMo TV a “Hindi news service which provides the latest breaking news on national politics.”

But as debate raged over allegations of channel violating the model code of conduct in place for the general elections, Tata Sky in a statement said, “NaMo TV is a special service available to all subscribers. The content of the service comes from the BJP.” “Tata Sky is a content distribution platform. For any content related queries please connect with the owners of the content,” it added.

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