The Delhi chapter of ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ to address India’s path ahead of General Elections 2024

Policymakers such as Nitin Gadkari, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Shashi Tharoor,
Hardeep Singh Puri, Manish Tewari, Sudhanshu Trivedi and Sushmita Devi to
engage in discussions on policies, election manifesto and more

Delhi | 13 July, 2023: CNN-News18, India’s No.1 English news channel, has
announced the Delhi chapter of ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’, set to take place on
17 th  July at The Taj Palace.
Centred around the theme, ‘Exploring India’s path to 2024 Elections,’ the platform
will facilitate discussions with leaders such as Nitin Gadkari (Minister of Road
Transport & Highways), Hardeep Singh Puri (Union Minister of Housing & Urban
Affairs & Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas), Rajeev Chandrasekhar (Minister
of State for Electronics & Information Technology), Shashi Tharoor, (Member of
Parliament, Indian National Congress),  Manish Tewari (Former Cabinet
Minister), Sudhanshu Trivedi (Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, BJP)
and Sushmita Devi  (Member of
Parliament, Rajya Sabha, AITC).
The primary focus of the event will be on understanding how political parties plan to
captivate the attention of the voters. The discussions will revolve around various
topics such as policies, manifestos, and strategies employed by each party. Through
this discourse, the event will aim to gauge preparations of participating parties for the
upcoming General Elections in 2024. Moreover, it will shed light on the steps they
intend to take for the welfare of citizens.
Commenting on the upcoming Delhi edition of ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’, Zakka
Jacob, Managing Editor, CNN-News18 said, “Our Town Halls serve as a unique
platform for political leaders to engage in meaningful discussions, while providing
viewers with an opportunity to hear directly from policy makers on a neutral platform.
With CNN-News18’s unwavering commitment to unbiased journalism, this event will
empower viewers to make informed decisions, ensuring a vibrant democratic
process in 2024 and beyond.”
After its successful run with four editions in 2022, ‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ has
become a prominent platform for policy makers, opinion leaders and prominent
voices in India. CNN-News18’s commitment to delivering unbiased news and
facilitating informed conversations makes this event an invaluable opportunity for
political leaders and viewers alike.
‘CNN-News18 Town Hall’ is an on-ground event with live audience, and will be
streamed live on CNN-News18 TV channel as well as its YouTube channel 5:30 pm
onwards on 17 th  July, 2023.