India TV has announced the launch of ‘India TV Chunav Manch’, a 24×7 CTV channel dedicated to election coverage.
The launch is scheduled for October 15, 2023 and will take place during India TV’s flagship event ‘Chunav Manch’. The event is being hosted in Madhya Pradesh this year.
The launch comes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election and several state assembly elections before that. The first polls post launch will be the state elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram, from November 7 to 30, 2023.
The new offering will be available on the network’s CTV app and dedicated YouTube channel. The channel will provide analysis, trends, political interviews, expert views, on-ground reports and firsthand accounts from India TV journalists, and also interactive debates featuring politicians and pundits.
Ritu Dhawan, Managing Director, India TV, said, “The 2024 elections are going to be pivotal for the nation. In this regard, India TV is committed to providing authentic, unbiased and comprehensive election coverage to its viewers. Informed decisions are made basis knowledge and correct information. This is what we aim to provide through our dedicated election channel. We are eager to contribute to the democratic process of our great nation.”
She added, “As a media house, we remain committed to our core values of responsible and ethical journalism, impartial reporting and serving the interests of the Indian public.”
In August, India TV introduced its flagship news channel on CTV (India TV Live), besides two exclusive CTV channels (India TV Speed News and India TV Aap ki Adalat).
India TV is planning to launch a few more channels in future, informed an official statement.
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