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News State Uttarakhand concludes ’21 Ka Uttarakhand’ conclave
Mumbai: ’21 Ka Uttarakhand,’ a conclave specially carved to discuss the development of the state, witnessed the most desirable lineup of participants that News State Uttarakhand is known for in its events including the heavyweights from the top political parties. The format was a strategic and was considered a mix of top personalities being grilled in one-on-one sessions by the top News State anchors.
While the political giants took critical remarks on one another, sessions with leaders such as of the chief minister of the state, Rajya Sabha MP and BJP’s national media in-charge, Uttarakhand’s education minister, women’s empowerment and child development minister, BJP state president and Congress state president, saw high-pitched & heated discussions.
The show began with a question-and-answer session with the Rajya Sabha MP, BJP’s national media in-charge and chief spokesperson Anil Baluni. He has emerged as the most powerful voice of Devbhoomi in Delhi. He gave insights about the upcoming projects that will take place for the improvement of the Uttarakhand state.
In a special session of the conclave, education minister Arvind Pandey and women’s empowerment and child development minister Rekha Arya addressed the audience simultaneously.
As the Uttarakhand assembly elections are close and will held early next year, there was a lot of political clashes at the event. A heated debate between the BJP state president Madan Kaushik and Congress state president Ganesh Godiyal took place on many serious issues.
The final session conducted by renowned TV journalist & the face of the network Deepak Chaurasia with chief minister of the state Pushkar Singh Dhami was surely the highlight of the event.
The News State Uttarakhand Conclave was successful in every way as the public was able to closely understand the changes happening with respect to the economic, social, business, and political spheres in Uttarakhand.
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
