POLITICAL LUMINARIES GRACE ITV'S MANCH

The Union Ministers highlighted the country's progress and focus areas, which the government will work on in the coming time, at the event.

- TIKAM SHARMA & BADAR BASHIR

Earlier this week, the iTV Network held an annual gathering, the 2024 edition of India News Manch, featuring the country’s most prominent political figures. Held at the Le Meridien, Connaught Place New Delhi, on July 29, the conference presented the most direct and extensive one-on-one discussions with India’s political elite about the most pressing concerns in the country.

Some of the important highlights came from Union Ministers who tried to reason statistically, as to how India has risen in the recent years and they also put out the focus areas which the central government will pursue in coming time.

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, stated that discussions are ongoing regarding consumer routes and household products. He mentioned that their goal for renewable energy over the next 100 days is being actively pursued so that India emerges as the world leader in renewable energy capacity.

He highlighted that the current achievements in renewable energy, including wind and solar energy, have surpassed their targets. He expressed confidence that they are on track to meet the fixed target, with approximately 400 gigawatt in the pipeline. Joshi also criticised Rahul Gandhi, stating that his speeches lack logic and, therefore, he doesn’t take them seriously. He remarked, “A person who is asleep can be awakened, but it’s very difficult to wake up someone who is pretending to be asleep.”