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‘My impact on people’s minds is about respect, admiration & love’, says Actor & Producer, Manoj Bajpayee
Mumbai: Actor & Producer Manoj Bajpayee, commented, “The work I do can never have any influence of lobbyists or cliques. You have to do 200 per cent justice to each opportunity that you get”
The actor was discussing “Multiple Avatars, Many Roles, The Importance of Brilliance” at the second “Ideas of India” Summit 2023 presented by ABP Network. Politicians, cultural ambassadors, corporate executives, specialists from the sector, and celebrities have all gathered at the summit to talk about how important India is in the changing dynamics of the world.
Talking about making dreams come true, he said, “As an artist and a citizen, earlier it took a lot of fearlessness to see a dream in India. Today, anybody can chase their dreams in India.” He further added, “I am very proud of the fact that people relate with me, people think I am one of them, people think I am a part of their family, they are happy that I am here today.”
“Naya India: Looking Inward, Reaching Out” is the theme of the second “Ideas of India” Summit hosted by ABP Network. This time, the platform will be shared by 60 illustrious national and international speakers in addition to world leaders. The two-day conference focuses mostly on India’s position as a developing economy and a leader in influencing the future.
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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.
