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Political powerhouses unite at Panchayat Aaj Tak Chhattisgarh for the State’s progress
Mumbai: Aaj Tak, a news channel is back with its highly anticipated event – Panchayat Aaj Tak, to be held in Raipur on Wednesday, 4 October 2023.
This extraordinary gathering of political luminaries and influential figures marks a pivotal moment in Aaj Tak’s Panchayat series, as it helps build momentum for the forthcoming assembly elections.
So, prepare yourself for a day of profound insights, passionate debates, and stimulating dialogues that promise to ignite fresh perspectives.
Panchayat Aaj Tak – Chhattisgarh has an impressive lineup of speakers, representing diverse political backgrounds. Each speaker brings their unique perspective to the forefront, ensuring a dynamic exchange of ideas.
The day’s sessions will traverse a broad spectrum of topics, ranging from political strategies to the aspirations of the people of Chhattisgarh. Distinguished speakers from various political backgrounds will grace the Panchayat Aaj Tak – Chhattisgarh with their presence. Among the esteemed speakers are Bhupesh Baghel, the Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh; TS Singh Deo, the Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh; and Dr. Raman Singh, BJP Leader and Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh.
The lineup further includes Ajay Alok, National Spokesperson, BJP; Alok Sharma, National Spokesperson, Congress; Radhika Khera, National Spokesperson, Congress; Ajay Chandrakar, Leader, BJP; Richa Jogi, Leader, Janta Congress, Chhattisgarh; Mohan Markam, Congress Leader and the Minister of Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare in Chhattisgarh. They will additionally be joined by Laxmi Verma, Vice President of BJP Chhattisgarh; Dr. Shivkumar Dahariya, Congress Leader and the Minister of Labour, Urban Administration, and Development in Chhattisgarh; Brijmohan Agrawal, a BJP Leader and Former Minister of Home Affairs in Chhattisgarh.
These eminent speakers will further be accompanied by Arun Sao, the President of BJP Chhattisgarh; Deepak Baij, the President of Chhattisgarh Congress; and the Spokesperson for the Aam Aadmi Party; Hemant Poyam, the State President of BSP Chhattisgarh; Om Prakash Mathur, the National Vice President of BJP and in-charge of Chhattisgarh BJP; Selja Kumari, General Secretary of INC and in-charge of Chhattisgarh Congress, will also lend their voices to this enlightening discourse.
Collectively, these distinguished individuals will share their insights and perspectives, promising to reshape the political narrative of Chhattisgarh and provide a fresh outlook on the state’s future. The event is poised to be a gathering of immense significance, facilitating meaningful discussions that will impact Chhattisgarh’s political landscape.
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Rajesh Sundaram joins NDTV Profit as senior editor, assignment
The 32-year newsroom veteran has launched channels on three continents and covered everything from 9/11 to South African television
MUMBAI: NDTV Profit has bolstered its newsroom with a hire who has done rather more than most. Rajesh Sundaram, a journalist with over three decades of editorial, managerial and consultative experience across India and international markets, joins as senior editor, assignment, tasked with sharpening the network’s newsgathering and real-time response.
Sundaram’s career reads like a tour of Indian media’s most formative moments. He began at Businessworld in 1994, moved to Zee News as bureau chief across Mumbai and Chennai, then joined NDTV in 2002 as part of its political bureau during a particularly febrile period in Indian politics. A stint as India correspondent for Al Jazeera International followed, where he covered key geopolitical developments and got his first serious taste of the global newsroom.
What sets Sundaram apart, however, is his serial channel-launching habit. At NewsX, he helped get the operation off the ground. At Headlines Today, part of the India Today Group, he served as editor. At News Nation, he helped launch the Hindi news channel and its digital ecosystem. He then crossed continents to lead the launch of ANN7 in South Africa as editor-in-chief, overseeing both television and digital. Back in India, he launched Tamil news channels News7 Tamil and Cauvery News, and later served as principal consultant for the launch of Marathi channel Lokshahi. Most recently, he helped build and lead the Press Trust of India’s video service and content studio, before stints consulting for Business Today and The Himalayan Times.
Rahul Kanwal, chief executive and editor-in-chief of NDTV, left little doubt about what Sundaram is expected to deliver. “The assignment desk is where a newsroom’s intent becomes action,” he said. “Rajesh brings a rare combination of field experience and leadership in building news operations at scale.”
Sundaram has reported from across India and the world, covering elections, civil conflicts, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and the 2008 US presidential election.
At NDTV Profit, he will lead the assignment desk, driving editorial coordination and real-time response across markets and breaking developments. For a business news network sharpening its focus on speed and multi-platform delivery, it has hired a man who has built newsrooms from scratch on three continents. The assignment desk is in good hands.
