MUMBAI: IBN7 has tied up with Divya Bhaskar for a show 'Gujarat Chunav - Satta Nau Sangharsha' on Gujarat assembly elections. The month-long show, kicking off on 14 November, starts with findings of an opinion poll conducted by Centre for Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).

As a part of the show, interactive live debate sessions, 'Kyun Chune Aapko?' will be conducted on a daily basis in 15 different towns and cities across Gujarat and aired on 5:30 pm election special shows. Featuring various party leaders and prominent authorities, the discussions will take up issues pertinent to the state.

From 26 November to 13 December extensive programming run of half-hour shows daily will provide a comprehensive step-by-step account of the entire election process from the pre-polling phase, the actual ballot casting to the post-poll results.

As a special segment in the 8:30 pm series, '5 Saal 5 Reporter', five IBN 7 reporters will revisit the worst riot affected areas of Gujarat.

The exit poll surveys will be conducted throughout Gujarat on the day the state goes to vote. IBN 7 will telecast special half-hour shows from 11 to 16 December at 8 pm to track and project the nature of voting in the state and the likely winner.

On 23 December IBN 7 will have a one-hour special show in the evening. It will discuss and analyse the election results and the implications for the state and nation.

IBN 7 managing editor Ashutosh said, "The Gujarat state elections are undeniably one of the most anticipated polls of the year. Therefore, with ' Gujarat Chunav - Satta Nau Sangharsha' IBN 7 will be on location to provide its viewers the latest news from ground-zero, including in-depth analyses of all developments occurring during the electoral process. "

CNN-IBN and IBN 7 director marketing and online projects Dilip Venkatraman said, "Our editorial and marketing partnership with Divya Bhaskar for this extensive initiative will ensure maximum reach and visibility of our campaign by going beyond television to include print."