Delhi: The NDTV Network has announced the launch of ‘The Election Carnival,’ an initiative aimed at fostering civic engagement and awareness ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.
NDTV Election Carnival is a travelling studio that aims to travel to 34 cities across New Delhi, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, covering a total distance of 4000 kms.
This platform is designed to move around and engage with citizens, helping them deepen their understanding of local leaders and issues relevant to their communities. Backed with an NDTV anchor accompanying a politician from each area, it promises meaningful discussions and interactions, providing voters with valuable insights into the electoral landscape.
The first leg of the NDTV Election Carnival kicked off from New Delhi, on April 5, 2024, in the presence of Manoj Tiwari, MP from North-East Delhi.
The inaugural ceremony featured a performance by a Punjabi folk artist. The campaign will commemorate the culture of every region by featuring performances from local folk artists, highlighting the rich diversity that characterises India's political and social landscape.
NDTV Election Carnival will make stops at cities such as Ayodhya, Dehradun, Jamshedpur, Lucknow, Amritsar, Srinagar, and Nashik, among others. During these stops, it will provide citizens across the country with the opportunity to participate in discussions, learn about local issues, and interact with their elected representatives.