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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.
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News18 India launches Command Centre war explainer with Arya
New show shifts from debates to decoding global conflicts and impacts
MUMBAI: News18 India has rolled out a new war-focused programme, Command Centre, featuring Gaurav Arya, as it looks to offer viewers a sharper, more grounded take on global conflicts amid rising tensions in West Asia.
Positioned as an “insider war room”, the show moves away from conventional panel debates and instead focuses on explaining military developments, decoding strategy and connecting global events to their everyday impact, from fuel prices to economic shifts.
The format leans heavily on visuals and data. The studio has been designed like a command hub, complete with large LED war maps, real-time graphics and an alert system to track developments as they unfold.
At the centre of it all is Arya, who brings his military background to simplify complex war strategies for viewers. His signature line, “Seedhi baat samjhiye”, anchors the show’s promise of clarity over noise.
News18 India managing editor Jyoti Kamal said, “Command Centre, featuring Major Gaurav Arya is designed to deliver accurate insights and a clear perspective on how evolving conflicts impact everyday life, from household budgets to national security. With expert voices analysing every development in real time, the show goes beyond headlines to decode what’s happening now, what it means, and what could come next.”
Echoing the intent, Gaurav Arya added, “In times of war, confusion is the biggest threat. With News18 India’s Command Centre, we are bringing viewers inside the war room, decoding strategies, tracking every escalation, and explaining, in the simplest terms, what it means for India and for every household. Seedhi baat samjhiye, this is where you understand not just what is happening, but what happens next.”
The weekday show will air in the afternoon slot and will also feature Gaurav Shukla, adding to its editorial depth.
With its mix of analysis, visuals and a clear focus on impact, the show reflects a broader shift in news consumption. Viewers are no longer just watching events unfold, they are looking to understand what those events mean for them.
