Mumbai: 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 & 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 the heart of the nation, New Delhi, on 5 April 2024, in the presence of Manoj Tiwari, MP from North-East Delhi, setting the tone for an engaging and informative journey ahead. The inaugural ceremony in New Delhi featured a performance by a Punjabi folk artist. The campaign will commemorate the vibrant culture of every region by featuring performances from local folk artists, highlighting the rich diversity that characterizes India's political and social landscape.

This drive underscores NDTV’s commitment to fostering informed citizenship and facilitating meaningful dialogue between citizens and leaders. Through this campaign, the network hopes to empower voters and strengthen the democratic process.

NDTV Election Carnival will make stops at prominent 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.