In light of a chain email conversations (which Newslaundry is in possession of) between some of the most well known editors of the country (who also happen to be office bearers of the Broadcast Editors Association), the first does not seem to be the case. In fact, apprehensions about not being able to telecast the manifesto release were expressed on April 6 itself by an editor and it was agreed upon to consult the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). The CEC then as mentioned in the email issued a clarification (from what it appears from the chain of emails exchanged between the editors) stating channels could telecast it as long as they restricted their beam from poll-bound regions. Following that, this is what Shazi Zaman, Group Editor, ABP News and president of the Broadcast Editors Association (BEA) wrote and marked to pretty much everyone who matters in the world of Indian TV news: