MUMBAI: As the Delhi electorate prepares to elect its next government, CNN-News18 has lined up comprehensive programming to give viewers up-to-minute update and unmatched access from ground zero during New Delhi assembly election.

In this regard, Network18 chief executive officer - English & business news cluster Basant Dhawan said, “We always strive to give our viewers information that they can absolutely rely on. CNN-News18 has always been upfront in covering elections. With our special programming, we intend to bring to our viewers the most precise and comprehensive coverage of the elections.”

Titled ‘Battle for Delhi’, CNN-News18 will cover grueling campaigns of political parties and high-decibel debates. The programming will capture ground-level realities and highlight issues that affect the common man. The channel will present extensive reportage throughout the elections till the polling day.

The programming comprises election focused daily shows such as ‘Viewpoint Delhi’ and ‘Reporter’s Project’, which will bring forth people’s voices into the discourse.

Augmenting the ground-level programming, ‘The Right Stand’ and ‘New Epicentre’ will host intense debates on election issues with the biggest newsmakers from the major political parties.

The channel will comprehensively cover Delhi elections along with polling and counting day with 70 on-ground reporters reporting in 70 Assembly Constituencies of Delhi, and keep the viewers abreast of all the major developments right up to government formation.