News Broadcasting
The Election Battle
MUMBAI: As the Assembly Elections in Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Mizoram enter the final phase, CNN-IBN & IBN7, in partnership with THE WEEK, brings you ‘Battle For The States – Election Tracker’ & ‘Mera Vote Meri Sarkar – Post-Poll Survey’, a comprehensive post-poll study conducted by the Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).
Time and again, the IBN Network has proved to be accurate when it comes to predicting election results and trends. This special programming will try to capture the mood of the electorate in each constituency, likely voting trends and patterns, and give seat projections. An expert panel of analysts including Swapan Dasgupta, Dr. Ramchandra Guha, Manini Chatterjee, K S Sachidananda Murthy, Dr. Sandeep Shastri, Dr. Suhas Palshikar, Kumar Ketkar, Dipankar Gupta and Prof. Rajeeva Karadikar on CNN-IBN, and Harivansh, Sanjay Kumar, Rakesh Sinha, Vivek Kumar and Purushottam Agrawal on IBN7 will discuss the key factors that are going to impact the polling results and government formation.
Rajdeep Sardesai, Editor-in-Chief, CNN-IBN, IBN7 and IBN-Lokmat, said, “When it comes to the elections programming, IBN Network has been a front runner. It is our endeavour to give our viewers the most accurate voting percentage and trends through this post-poll survey.
Ashutosh, Managing Editor, IBN7 said, “Our scientific and comprehensive post-poll survey will help the viewers understand the present political and social scenario and the voting trends in the poll-bound states.”
Philip Mathew, Managing Editor, THE WEEK, said, “THE WEEK is known for its unbiased and insightful political coverage. Our poll predictions, over the years, have always hit the bull’s-eye. I am sure our successful partnership with CNN-IBN will deliver yet another hit with this exit poll.”
To know the findings of this survey, tune-in to ‘Battle for the States – Election Tracker’ on CNN-IBN and ‘Mera Vote Meri Sarkar – Post-Poll Survey’ on IBN7, on Dec 4 @ 6 PM to 10 PM & Dec 6 @ 8 PM to 10 PM.
You can also read the detailed results and analysis of the survey in the issue of THE WEEK, hitting the stands on Dec 6, 2013.
News Broadcasting
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.
