New Delhi: Assembly elections are going to be held in Chhattisgarh this year. The ruling Congress and the Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have started preparations with all their might. While Bhupesh Bhaghel-led government is counting its achievements, BJP is grilling Congress on several issues. As the election nears, News24’s most popular program ‘Manthan’ is providing a platform to leaders across the political spectrum to debate and discuss the issues. Host of big names like Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhgahel, Deputy CM TS Singh Deo and Congress’ Raman Singh will be gracing the programm hosted by anchor Pooja Rathore Sharma. You can watch the News24 Manthan Live on News24 TV and also on our YouTube handles. Here’s a quick schedule of the LIVE debate:
Debate 1: Who will rule Chhattisgarh?
Anchor: Pooja Rathore Sharma
Panelists:
- Ranjana Sahu, BJP MLA
- Richa Jogi, Leader, JCCJ
- Priyanka Shukla, Spokesperson, Aam Aadmi Party
Debate 2: Is Adivasi community looking for an alternative?
Anchor: Manoj Baghel
Panelists:
- BS Rawte, Executive President, All Tribal Societies
- Jayanath Singh Kerram, National Spokesperson, Gondwana Republic Party
- Arvind Netam, Leader, Sarva Adivasi Samaj
- Komal Hupendi, State President, AAP
Debate 3: Seedhi Baat
Anchor Pooja Sharma Rathore
Panelists:
- Kunwar Singh Vishad, folk artist, Congress MLA
- Padmashree, Dr. Surendra Dubey, Poet (BJP Spokesperson)
- Gaurav Dwivedi, Advisor, Government of Chhattisgarh
Debate 4: Who will win how many seats?
Anchor: Manak Gupta
Panelists:
- Radhika Kheda, Spokesperson, Congress
- Sanjeev Jha, Spokesperson, AAP
- local BJP leaders
Debate 5:
Anchor Abhilash Mishra with panelists:
- Kedar Kashyap, former minister, BJP
- OP Chaudhary, State General Secretary, BJP
- Vikas Upadhyay, Parliamentary Secretary, Congress
- Congress leader
Special Conversation With Anchor Manak Gupta (06.30 to 7 pm)
Guest- TS Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister Chhattisgarh
15 years or 5? Anchor Abhilash Mishra Will Discuss Who Will Win? (7 o’clock to 8 o’clock)
- Shiv Dahria, Urban Administration Minister, Chhattisgarh
- Mohammad Akbar, Transport and Forest Minister, Chhattisgarh
- Brijmohan Aggarwal, former minister, BJP
- Ajay Chandrakar, former minister, BJP
BAG Network CMD Anuradha Prasad in conversation with Congress leader Raman Singh (8 pm to 8.30 pm)
Guest- Dr. Raman Singh, former Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh
BAG Network CMD Anuradha Prasad in conversation with Bhupesh Bhaghel ahead of Chhattisgarh Aseembly Elections 2023 (8.30 pm-9.00 pm)
Guest- Bhupesh Baghel, Chief Minister, Chhattisgarh