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  • India TV launches ‘India TV Chunav Manch’

    India TV launches ‘India TV Chunav Manch’

    Mumbai: India TV, one of the leading news broadcasters and the only news group to have CTV first news channels in India, has added another jewel to its crown with the launch of ‘India TV Chunav Manch, a dedicated channel for 24×7 election updates.  The launch is scheduled for 15 October and will take place during India TV’s flagship event “Chunav Manch”, which is being held in Madhya Pradesh, this year.

    The 2024 election is expected to be a landmark moment in the Indian political landscape, and India TV is gearing up to deliver exclusive election coverage through its dedicated 24×7 stream available on its CTV App and dedicated YouTube channel. India TV will provide round-the-clock analysis of latest election news and trends and political interviews. This will also include the upcoming state elections. Additionally, the exclusive election channel will feature renowned political analysts and seasoned journalists, who will provide their extensive insights of election matters. Viewers can also expect on-ground reports and firsthand accounts from India TV journalists. Lastly, interactive debates featuring politicians and pundits providing diverse opinions will be a crucial aspect.  

    On the launch of this new channel, India TV managing director Ritu Dhawan said, “The 2024 elections are going to be pivotal for the nation. In this regard, India TV is committed to providing authentic, unbiased, and comprehensive election coverage to its viewers. Informed decisions are made basis knowledge and correct information. This is what we aim to provide through our dedicated election channel. We are eager to contribute to the democratic process of our great nation.”  

    She further added, “As a media house, we remain committed to our core values of responsible and ethical journalism, impartial reporting and serving the interests of the Indian public.” By focusing on news dissemination through CTV, India TV will aim to move beyond the barrier of content limitation, i.e., providing content 24×7 in a structured manner as compared to linear TV.  

    Earlier in August, India TV, the leading Hindi news channel in India, introduced the main channel and two dedicated CTV channels on CTV devices. In addition to India TV Live, the channels introduced India TV Speed News and India TV Aap ki Adalat. Furthermore, India TV is also planning to launch a few more channels in the future.

  • Chunav Manch: Rajat Sharma grills leaders in novel formats

    Chunav Manch: Rajat Sharma grills leaders in novel formats

    MUMBAI: The huge anticipation and the promise came true when India TV’s Flagship Election Mega-Conclave Chunav Manch in its Gujarat edition came out notches above of its contemporaries. The channel attracted unprecedented applause from both the participants and the delegates for the scale of implementation and the level of participation.

    Super-charged participation from across the spectrum, along with India TV Anchors led by Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma himself and quite literally grilling the topmost political leaders in various novel formats was almost like a feast for the avid political watchers and the India TV viewers alike. Interrogating overtones from equally capable audience during interactive segments acted as a multiplier adding numerous layers of exhilaration.

    None but all, starting from The Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani to Deputy CM Nitin Patel to BJP Chief Amit Shah opened up on issues related to Gujarat Elections & beyond. Other heavyweights include Ex-CM Shankar Sinh Vaghela, Congress Leader Arjun Modhwadia, Senior NCP Leader Prafful Patel and Senior Congress Leader Randeep Surjewala.

    While the political feast for the viewers continued, Young Political Activists Jignesh Mevani, Alpesh Thakor and Hardik Patel, BJP Leader Jai Narayan Vyas, Congress Leader Shakti Singh Gohil, Gujarat Ministers Ganpatsinh Vasava & Shankar Chaudhary, State BJP Leaders Pradipsinh Jadeja and Jitu Vaghani, State Congress President Bharatsinh Solanki and Businessman Zafar Sareshwala spiced up their respective sessions with heated debates.

    Expressing satisfaction, India TV MD Ritu Dhawan observed, “We were always sure of the top notch execution, however, while we landed at Ahmedabad we were a bit thoughtful on the participation front. This was because we noticed quite a few empty seats during a similar effort, by our immediate competition a day ago. Thankfully, our effort turned out to be a House full success with enviable participation & a Full-House.”

    “Being able to keep our audience happy with quality content, however is our biggest success.” she added.

  • Rajat Sharma to set ‘Chunav Manch’ agenda on 15 Oct, grill leaders

    Rajat Sharma to set ‘Chunav Manch’ agenda on 15 Oct, grill leaders

    MUMBAI: Gujarat, the state which is inarguably the epicentre of contemporary Indian politics, is gearing up for Assembly Elections 2017. With the confirmation of a strong participation from all major political forces in play, Ahmedabad the nerve centre of the state is all geared-up to host India TV Chunav Manch, channel’s flagship Election Conclave.

    The political fervour has started to grip none but all across the country like never before – to say the least the upcoming elections in Prime Minister’s home state are almost seen as run-up to the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections. To capture the rising political fever in the state and to keep the viewers on the top of the news spectrum, nation’s leading news broadcaster India TV has announced Ahmedabad edition of “Chunav Manch – full-day Mega Conclave”.

    India’s foremost news personality, India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma shall lead the charge to set the agenda of the long eventful day. He along with his team of leading India TV Anchors shall grill the political big-wheelers who shall be present for the occasion. The landmark conclave shall unofficially mark the commencement of a hugely anticipated high-decibel campaigns by all major political parties in the state.

    India TV Events have always been recognized for excellence both in terms of execution and participation. As being rightly anticipated, the Ahmedabad edition of Chunav Manch shall host an impressive set of dignitaries along with nation’s & state’s top political stakeholders.

    Amongst those who are most likely to be present for the day include – Finance Minister Arun Jaitely, BJP President Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, Former CMs – Anandiben Patel & Shankersinh Vaghela, Congress Leaders Ahmed Patel & Arjun Modhwadia and Political Activist Hardik Patel.

    India TV MD Ritu Dhawan announcing Chunav Manch – Ahmedabad said, “As a leading News Channel, our primary responsibility towards our viewers is providing them with rich content together with maintaining a healthy share of original content in our programming mix. We are simply fulfilling our Brand promise.”

    “As I have held in the past as well, we compete only with ourselves and given the benchmarks we have been able to create, going forward is always a motivation,” she added.

    Chunav Manch – Ahmedabad is scheduled for 15 October 2017 and will be telecast live on India TV through the day.

  • Political epicentre Lucknow buzzed while nation witnessed India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ UP

    Political epicentre Lucknow buzzed while nation witnessed India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ UP

    MUMBAI: The second edition of India TV’s Mega-Conclave Chunav Manch UP came out a notch higher of its hugely successful predecessor. While the scale of execution or the participation was very much at par with the splendid first edition, the differentiating fire for the most part came from the overtly charged participation both from the political heavyweights, those were grilled and the equally celebrated audiences. The ground event was managed by ThinkXQ.

    Enviable line-up of participation, that India TV is known for in its Events, included real heavyweights from the top political formations in fray. The format that was a strategic and considered mix of top personalities being grilled in one-on-one sessions to passionate debates those were moderated by India TV top News Anchors. None less than a couple of Aap Ki Adalat Specials conducted by IndiaTV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma himself was surely the highlight.

    While the Political biggies took potshots at one another, certain sessions with heavyweights like BJP’s Yogi Adityanath, SP leader Abu Azmi, BJP spokesman Sambit Patra, former BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya and Congress leader Pramod Tiwari, sizzled with high-pitched & heated debates. Rajat Sharma led from the front by grilling Akhilesh Yadav and Amit Shah during the Adalat Specials.

    As the avid political watchers were having a full feast of political dose with top leaders, those also included BJP’s Jagdambika Pal, Congress’ Salman Khursheed, Naved Siddiqui, Union minister of state Anupriya Patel, BJP’s Manoj Tiwari, SP’s Udayvir Singh, BJP’s Bhupendra Yadav, SP Leader Naresh Agrawal, India TV dished out for its discerning audiences yet another dose of fresh quality content.

    India TV MD & CEO Ritu Dhawan on the huge success of event said, “Team strived hard to match the bar set by India TV’s benchmark on-ground initiatives including the previous version of Chunav Manch. With the massive feedback we have received, both on the innovative format & content, our competition with ourselves is reaching the next level.”

    “We are happy that we are keeping our audience happy with solid content.” she added while highlighting the tireless effort that goes into keeping India TV content initiatives a level up over the competition.

  • India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ to be telecast live on 4 February

    India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ to be telecast live on 4 February

    MUMBAI: While the country braces itself for much awaited Assembly Elections 2017, the epicenter of all the buzz remains Uttar Pradesh. The soaring high political fever has gripped this all-political state like never before – an election that is almost seen as run through of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections or a verdict of PM Narendra Modi’s demonetization move to say the least.

    Chunav Manch – UP will be held at Lucknow on 4 February, 2017, and will be telecast live on India TV through the day.

    To gratify its audiences with top content, India TV has declared yet another edition of its a full-day mega conclave “Chunav Manch” right from the nerve-centre of Lucknow from where all the big political headlines are endlessly being generated for months now.

    India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma shall himself punctuate the day’s proceedings by subjecting political bigwigs to the tough questions in his unique interrogating style to bring out the real plot to light amongst the almost continuous news of endless flip-flops by the key contenders.

    Political big-wheelers those are most likely to be present for the day include – UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP president Amit Shah, UP Congress chief Raj Babbar are expected to share the Manch with leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Prof. Ramgopal Yadav, Sakshi Maharaj, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Pramod Tiwari, Anupriya Patel, Naresh Agarwal, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Manoj Tiwari and Raghuraj Pratap Singh (Raja Bhaiyya) amongst others.

    Announcing the second chapter of Chunav Manch – UP, India TV MD & CEO Ritu Dhawan said, “We as the leader of the genre owe a magnifying view of all that interests our viewers. UP is hot (for our viewers) at the moment & thus the initiative is unavoidable.”

    “The booming success of the first edition has made the challenge a really difficult one & we will strive best to match it.” She added.

  • India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ to be telecast live on 4 February

    India TV’s ‘Chunav Manch’ to be telecast live on 4 February

    MUMBAI: While the country braces itself for much awaited Assembly Elections 2017, the epicenter of all the buzz remains Uttar Pradesh. The soaring high political fever has gripped this all-political state like never before – an election that is almost seen as run through of the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections or a verdict of PM Narendra Modi’s demonetization move to say the least.

    Chunav Manch – UP will be held at Lucknow on 4 February, 2017, and will be telecast live on India TV through the day.

    To gratify its audiences with top content, India TV has declared yet another edition of its a full-day mega conclave “Chunav Manch” right from the nerve-centre of Lucknow from where all the big political headlines are endlessly being generated for months now.

    India TV chairman and editor-in-chief Rajat Sharma shall himself punctuate the day’s proceedings by subjecting political bigwigs to the tough questions in his unique interrogating style to bring out the real plot to light amongst the almost continuous news of endless flip-flops by the key contenders.

    Political big-wheelers those are most likely to be present for the day include – UP CM Akhilesh Yadav, BJP president Amit Shah, UP Congress chief Raj Babbar are expected to share the Manch with leaders like Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Prof. Ramgopal Yadav, Sakshi Maharaj, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Pramod Tiwari, Anupriya Patel, Naresh Agarwal, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Manoj Tiwari and Raghuraj Pratap Singh (Raja Bhaiyya) amongst others.

    Announcing the second chapter of Chunav Manch – UP, India TV MD & CEO Ritu Dhawan said, “We as the leader of the genre owe a magnifying view of all that interests our viewers. UP is hot (for our viewers) at the moment & thus the initiative is unavoidable.”

    “The booming success of the first edition has made the challenge a really difficult one & we will strive best to match it.” She added.

  • India TV announces another mega conclave ‘Chunav Manch’

    India TV announces another mega conclave ‘Chunav Manch’

    MUMBAI: While the political temperatures are already starting to soar in Uttar Pradesh, Nation’s leading News Channel, India TV has announced its coveted full-day mega conclave “Chunav Manch” to mark the beginning of the most anticipated election season in the state. The conclave shall endeavor to outline the political agenda that may define the results of the state elections slated for early next year.

    India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma shall be leading the charge, subjecting the political heavy-weights not only with the tricky & intricate questions in his inimitable style but also by delving into the elections strategies & tactics their respective outfits may follow.

    The Conclave, like all India TV tent-pole initiatives, shall be studded with the biggest political faces from all political camps in fray. Amongst an august gathering of delegates, there shall be a battery of top Corporate honchos, Media personalities and other Newsmakers, who shall be the integral part of the Conclave.

    Over the last few years, India TV has gained a huge standing for its top-notch on-ground initiatives, not only for the scale or attendance, but also the news headlines they make. In the politically super-charged capital of very-political Uttar Pradesh, the anticipation amongst the political analysts is even higher.

    Political bigwigs like UP CM Akhilesh Yadav , BJP President Amit Shah, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BSP Supremo Mayawati, UP Congress Chief Raj Babbar, Congress CM candidate Shiela Dixit are more than expected to share the Manch with hugely influential leaders including Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Ramgopal Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Salman Khurshid, Sanjeev Balyan, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Jayant Chaudhary, Pramod Tiwari, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, RPN Singh, Jitin Prasad, Nirmal Khatri, PL Punia, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh, Jagdambika Pal, Sudhindra Bhadoria, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Rajendra Chaudhary, Abu Azmi and Manoj Tiwari to name a few.

    Announcing the UP chapter of Chunav Manch, India TV MD & CEO, Ritu Dhawan observed, “The whole country is closely following the political developments in UP as the ramifications shall potentially decide the direction in which India shall move in the close future. As nation’s true news leader, India TV always strives to gratify its viewers with top content. This initiative is just another stride on the path.”

    Chunav Manch – UP will be held at Lucknow on 16th September 2016 and shall be Live telecasted on India TV thru the day.

  • India TV announces another mega conclave ‘Chunav Manch’

    India TV announces another mega conclave ‘Chunav Manch’

    MUMBAI: While the political temperatures are already starting to soar in Uttar Pradesh, Nation’s leading News Channel, India TV has announced its coveted full-day mega conclave “Chunav Manch” to mark the beginning of the most anticipated election season in the state. The conclave shall endeavor to outline the political agenda that may define the results of the state elections slated for early next year.

    India TV Chairman & Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma shall be leading the charge, subjecting the political heavy-weights not only with the tricky & intricate questions in his inimitable style but also by delving into the elections strategies & tactics their respective outfits may follow.

    The Conclave, like all India TV tent-pole initiatives, shall be studded with the biggest political faces from all political camps in fray. Amongst an august gathering of delegates, there shall be a battery of top Corporate honchos, Media personalities and other Newsmakers, who shall be the integral part of the Conclave.

    Over the last few years, India TV has gained a huge standing for its top-notch on-ground initiatives, not only for the scale or attendance, but also the news headlines they make. In the politically super-charged capital of very-political Uttar Pradesh, the anticipation amongst the political analysts is even higher.

    Political bigwigs like UP CM Akhilesh Yadav , BJP President Amit Shah, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, BSP Supremo Mayawati, UP Congress Chief Raj Babbar, Congress CM candidate Shiela Dixit are more than expected to share the Manch with hugely influential leaders including Yogi Adityanath, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Ramgopal Yadav, Dimple Yadav, Shivpal Yadav, Asaduddin Owaisi, Salman Khurshid, Sanjeev Balyan, Keshav Prasad Maurya, Dr. Sanjay Singh, Jayant Chaudhary, Pramod Tiwari, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, RPN Singh, Jitin Prasad, Nirmal Khatri, PL Punia, Rita Bahuguna Joshi, Chaudhary Ajit Singh, Raghuraj Pratap Singh, Jagdambika Pal, Sudhindra Bhadoria, Sudhanshu Trivedi, Rajendra Chaudhary, Abu Azmi and Manoj Tiwari to name a few.

    Announcing the UP chapter of Chunav Manch, India TV MD & CEO, Ritu Dhawan observed, “The whole country is closely following the political developments in UP as the ramifications shall potentially decide the direction in which India shall move in the close future. As nation’s true news leader, India TV always strives to gratify its viewers with top content. This initiative is just another stride on the path.”

    Chunav Manch – UP will be held at Lucknow on 16th September 2016 and shall be Live telecasted on India TV thru the day.

  • India TV Bihar Conclave set to host the biggest power gathering before state elections

    India TV Bihar Conclave set to host the biggest power gathering before state elections

    MUMBAI: Riding on a spectacular response, both in terms of numbers & critical acclaim to its special initiatives over the last 2 elections, India TV’s announces the launch of Chunav Manch. This will be a full-day long Mega-Conclave focused on Bihar elections.

     

    The channel that has gained a huge reputation for its top-notch on-ground initiatives over last few years, hold many promises for the avid political watchers & analysts through this initiative. As it is a norm with all India TV events, even this Conclave will be studded with the biggest political names those have direct stakes in these elections.

     

    What makes these elections highly anticipated & a top news event is that many are viewing them as a some sort of a report card to ruling BJP/NDA regime in the centre and others are keen to see how a slightly desperate looking tie-up of various parties ‘with different ideologies’ be able to fare in the litmus test.

     

    While top politicians will discuss & debate their own visions & beliefs and question others’ views for the state, there will be a determined battery of top journalists and top state influencers grilling each of them on issues of genuine importance.

     

    The participants who have so far consented to attend the summit include Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Former CMs Lalu Prasad Yadav & Jitan Ram Manjhi, BJP President Amit Shah, JD(U) President Sharad Yadav, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, LJP President Ram Vilas Paswan, Former Deputy CM Sushil Modi, Actor & BJP Leader Shatrughan Sinha, Actor & BJP MP Manoj Tiwari amongst others.

     

    The Conclave, which is set to be the biggest power gathering before Bihar Elections, is slated for tomorrow, 22nd September 2015. The proceedings shall telecast live & exclusive on India TV from Patna’s Hotel Maurya.