News 18 India plans 5-days of programming from Varanasi for PM's visit

The No 1 Hindi News Channel, News 18 India, has lined up extensive programming which include mega debates, exclusive interviews, on-ground events,  and interactive shows from Varanasi for covering the visit of PM Modi to the city for filing his Lok Sabha nomination. The mega coverage – Loktantra Ka Mahaparv - is scheduled to happen from May 10 to May 14.

Starting on May 10, News18 India will have its team of seasoned anchors and reporters positioned at ground zero, assured to provide the audiences with real-time updates. The popular evening shows of the channel such as "Goonj" anchored by Rubika Liyaquat and "Desh Nahi Jhukne Denge" anchored by Aman Chopra will also be telecasted from Varanasi.

The reporters will be conducting several interviews, and will be gathering public opinion on the in-progress election. The channel will also be doing a special on-ground event on May 11.

As excitement mounts for Prime Minister Narender Modi's "Big Road Show" on May 13, News18 India will cover every moment of this much anticipated event. This will be followed by the coverage of the PM filling his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha Seat on May 14. The channel will also telecast a special edition of its immensely popular show “Lapete Mein Netaji” anchored by Kishore Ajwani, direct from Varanasi.