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Bhupesh Baghel addresses Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023
Mumbai: India’s premium broadcast network, Times Network, is hosting edition 9 of its annual signature event, India Economic Conclave (IEC) scheduled on 1 & 2 June 2023 at Taj Palace, New Delhi. A distinguished global platform, India Economic Conclave has been instrumental in shaping a national discourse on the country’s economic growth. Driving the theme, “India: The Emerging Third Superpower”, IEC 2023 will lead critical conversations with eminent policymakers, global visionaries, and iconic leaders from India Inc on India’s growth as a leading global superpower.
Speaking at Times Network India Economic Conclave 2023, Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel emphasised the importance of providing maximum minimum support price (MSP) to farmers, highlighting that the marketing federation and state government play a significant role in guaranteeing loans and purchasing agricultural produce. Specifically, the marketing federation has purchased rice/paddy worth 22,000 crores from farmers, with the state government providing the guarantee. The interest on the loans taken from banks is covered by the marketing federation, ultimately supported by the state government.
Regarding GST compensation, Bhagel expressed concern about the existing GST rules, which he believes are biased against producing states. He mentioned that consumer states benefit more from GST as they receive a higher share of the revenue. He highlighted the need for compensation, as discussed by the Indian government for a period of five years. However, he expressed disappointment with the central government’s lack of action on this matter, indicating a perceived lack of willingness to provide assistance.
When discussing the issue of conducting a caste census for other backward classes (OBC), Bhagel emphasised the need for data-driven decision-making. He mentioned that after 75 years of independence, there are still castes within SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and even the upper class that has been left behind. Bhagel argued that without accurate data, it is challenging to develop effective schemes and policies to address these disparities, hence the importance of conducting a caste census. producing 30 lakh tons of bitumen domestically.”
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
