'Conduct an inquiry today itself': Govt responds to Tamil actor Vishal's corruption allegations against CBFC

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The central government on Friday ordered an inquiry into allegations of corruption at the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) following claims by Tamil actor Vishal..

Vishal had alleged that he paid Rs 6.5 lakh to CBFC officials to clear his film Mark Antony...

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry rushed a senior officer to Mumbai in just 24 hours to conduct the inquiry today itself..

The ministry also issued a statement on X saying that it takes all allegations of corruption seriously and that it is committed to ensuring transparency and fairness in the film certification process...

In a video on X, Vishal, who is also the President of the Tamil Film Producers Council, addressed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 6 p.m. on September 28..

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