NDTV’s Election Carnival traverses more than 50 cities

Delhi: NDTV's Election Carnival originally planned to cover 5000 kilometers and has extended route to over 9,000 kilometers, now expanding further to 11,000 kilometers and reaching more than 50 cities non-stop since 30 days.

It aims to promote lively discussions with political faces from that area, interactive sessions, and folk artist performances.

The Carnival kicked off its journey from Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi.

The carnival traveled through various states including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana.

In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, the Carnival delved into the political competition between SP-BSP and BJP, highlighting the journey of BJP's candidate, Arun Govil. Moving on to Mathura, the Carnival engaged with Hema Malini's campaign, addressing concerns such as environmental pollution.

In Bharatpur, the Carnival witnessed an electoral contest between BJP’s Ramswarup Koli and Congress’ Sanjana Jatav , focusing on issues like education and healthcare.

Traversing to Madhya Pradesh, NDTV's Editor in Chief, Sanjay Pugalia, had an exclusive conversation with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, during the Carnival’s stop in Bhopal, where Yadav emphasised the need to diversify sectors beyond farming to boost farmers' income. 

Followed by discussions in Ujjain shedding light on the electoral atmosphere and pressing local issues along with insights into employment, water, and infrastructure concerns in Khandwa. 

In Gujarat, the carnival dissected the dynamics between BJP and Congress, while in Maharashtra, the Carnival amplified the electoral fervor in Baramati, addressing issues like water scarcity and unemployment.

The Carnival also journeyed through states like Jharkhand, exploring industrial concerns in Jamshedpur and electoral trust in Surguja.