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News18 India’s Lucknow Adhiveshan to discuss achievements of Uttar Pradesh Govt 2.0 on its first anniversary
Mumbai: The state of Uttar Pradesh is set to celebrate the completion of the first year of the Chief Minister’s second term in office on 25 March. The Yogi Adityanath government has been at the helm for six years now and has transformed the state under his visionary leadership. To discuss and deliberate on the achievements of the govt and the roadmap for the future, News18 India is all set to present Lucknow Adhiveshan on 26 March.
The Lucknow Adhiveshan will provide a platform for senior ministers and bureaucrats to talk about the state government’s initiatives for the welfare of the people of Uttar Pradesh. The event will cover topics such as the government’s efforts to support farmers, empower women, and provide opportunities for the youth. The discussions will also focus on the development of infrastructure, law, and order, and the government’s vision for the future. The speakers will share their insights and experiences, highlighting the progress and transformation that the state has undergone under CM Yogi’s leadership.
Tune in to News18 India and News18 Uttar Pradesh/ Uttarakhand to witness News18 India Lucknow Adhiveshan on 26 March, 12 noon onwards.
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
