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Sachin Chaudhary

Sachin Choudhary, Associate Editor, India TV Sachin Choudhary is a veteran journalist with over 25 years of experience in the field of journalism. Since 2004, he has been actively working with India TV, focusing on political reporting and special assignments. Prior to this, he served in prestigious media organizations such as Lokmat, Navbharat, Akashvani (All India Radio), and ETV. Associated with India TV for more than 22 years, Sachin Choudhary has carved a niche for himself in political journalism. His deep understanding of Maharashtra and national politics, combined with his extensive ground-reporting experience, has established him as one of the country's leading political journalists. During the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, he provided continuous on-field coverage of the NSG commando operations for three consecutive days. For this courageous and impactful coverage, he has been honored with several prestigious awards. For over two decades, Sachin Choudhary has been consistently contributing to India TV and India TV Digital, playing an active and pivotal role in the field of political and special reporting.

Raj Thackeray's MNS may lose party symbol, status after election rout in Maharashtra: Sources
Maharashtra | Nov 25, 2024, 09:26 AM IST
In a first since it entered electoral politics in 2009, the Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) will not have any representation in the assembly as the party drew a blank in the elections.
Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar-led NCP backs Fadnavis for CM as Mahayuti leadership battle intensifies
Maharashtra | Nov 25, 2024, 09:04 AM IST
The Ajit Pawar faction of the NCP has pledged support to Fadnavis for the Maharashtra CM position, intensifying the leadership debate within the Mahayuti alliance. Meanwhile, the Shinde camp insists on retaining Eknath Shinde as CM, citing his popularity and key initiatives ahead of upcoming polls.
Yogi Adityanath shines in Maharashtra polls, BJP wins 17 seats out of 18 where he has campaigned
Maharashtra | Nov 24, 2024, 10:59 PM IST
After Mahayuti's historic victory in the Maharashtra Assembly Elections, Yogi Adityanath emerges as the most effective star campaigner with a 95% strike rate for BJP candidates.

Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar's helicopters checked by EC officials in Maharashtra
Maharashtra | Nov 16, 2024, 04:38 PM IST
EC officials also checked the helicopter of Sharad Pawar in Raigad and Sanjay Raut's bag in Nashik. EC officials have been checking the bags and helicopters of leaders to ensure a level playing field in the assembly elections, the voting for which is scheduled for November 20.
Nitin Gadkari's helicopter checked by poll officials amid row over Uddhav Thackeray’s bag-checking
Maharashtra | Nov 12, 2024, 09:38 PM IST
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari is the latest top leader in election-bound Maharashtra whose helicopter was checked by the authorities ahead of voting in the state. On Monday, when Uddhav Thackeray's helicopter landed at Wani in Yavatmal district, his bag was checked by the authorities.
Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand, who earlier praised Uddhav Thackeray, extends support to Mahayuti
Maharashtra | Nov 11, 2024, 07:37 PM IST
Ahead of the voting for the 288-seat Maharashtra Assembly, Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand extended support to the ruling Mahayuti and urged people to bring the government back. He praised the govt for declaring cow as 'Rajya Mata'.

Maharashtra elections: BJP takes a U-turn, says won't support Raj Thackeray's son Amit in Mahim
Maharashtra | Nov 06, 2024, 12:55 PM IST
Notably, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis last week said the BJP still wants to throw its weight behind MNS head Raj Thackeray's son Amit Thackeray in Mahim assembly seat, which the ruling Shiv Sena is also contesting.
Nawab Malik's son-in-law Sameer Khan dies while undergoing treatment in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Nov 03, 2024, 06:34 PM IST
Sameer Khan along with his wife, Nilopher had gone to a private hospital for a routine check-up. As the couple sat in their SUV, the driver of the vehicle lost control and rammed into the wall of the building nearby. Khan suffered injuries on his head.
Maharashtra: 'Independent candidate from Borivali Gopal Shetty will not harm party', says BJP
Maharashtra | Nov 02, 2024, 04:43 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Gopal Shetty, who won the Mumbai North Lok Sabha seat by margins of more than four lakh in 2014 and 2019, was denied a ticket in the 2024 general elections. The seat was won by senior BJP leader Piyush Goyal, who is now Union minister.

BJP changes strategy for Maharashtra polls: Not PM Modi, but THIS key leader to hold maximum rallies
Maharashtra | Oct 30, 2024, 11:41 PM IST
Maharashtra polls: Polling will take place on November 20 in a single phase in Maharashtra and votes will be counted three days later. The ruling Mahayuti and the opposition MVA are the main contenders for power.
Maharashtra polls: Shinde's Shiv Sena announces 15 candidates, including 2 allies, fields Shaina NC
Maharashtra | Oct 29, 2024, 06:23 AM IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections: Maharashtra will go to polls in a single phase on November 20 and the counting of votes will take place on November 23. The term of the Maharashtra Assembly will end on November 26, 2024.
Maharashtra election: BJP's second candidate list for 22 seats declared, check all names here
Maharashtra | Oct 26, 2024, 06:31 PM IST
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024: Elections in Maharashtra will be held on November 20, while the counting of votes will take place on November 23.

Maharashtra: Amit Shah to hold key meeting with Mahayuti partners today | Seat-sharing issue decoded
Maharashtra | Oct 24, 2024, 11:40 AM IST
The struggle to reach an agreement on the seat-sharing for the Maharashtra Assembly elections continues between Mahayuti partners. Now, all eyes are on a key meeting hosted by Home Minister Amit Shah with CM Eknath Shinde and his deputies Ajit Pawar and Devendra Fadnavis.
Maharashtra: Shiv Sena releases first list of 45 candidates, CM Shinde to contest from THIS seat
Maharashtra | Oct 23, 2024, 06:38 AM IST
Maharashtra polls: As per the list of candidates, the Shinde Sena has fielded Sadanand Shankar Sarvankar from the Mahim seat in Mumbai against Maharastra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackersay's son Amit Thackeray.
Maharashtra election: Congress likely to contest 110-115 seats, Uddhav's Sena 90-95, say sources
Maharashtra | Oct 22, 2024, 07:12 PM IST
The opposition bloc Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVS) comprises the Congress, Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) and Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP).

MNS announces nine names for upcoming Assembly elections, decides to go solo
Maharashtra | Oct 22, 2024, 11:18 AM IST
Maharashtra Assembly elections: Of the 288 assembly constituencies in the state, MNS had won one seat each in the 2014 and 2019 elections.
Maharashtra polls: Shinde, Fadnavis discuss 'pact' with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, claim sources
Maharashtra | Oct 21, 2024, 06:52 PM IST
Notably, the discussion among Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and MNS President Raj Thackeray took place in a five star hotel in Mumbai and the talks continued for two hours.
Uddhav Thackeray met Fadnavis during Amit Shah's Mumbai visit, claim sources, Sanjay Raut denies
Maharashtra | Oct 21, 2024, 02:24 PM IST
The two had unexpectedly met during the first day of the Maharashtra Assembly's Monsoon Session in June this year. Both leaders used the same lift to reach the Legislative Council chamber, while also exchanging words.
Maharashtra Assembly polls: Mahayuti seat-sharing talks in final stage, confirms Devendra Fadnavis
Maharashtra | Oct 19, 2024, 07:01 PM IST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the seat-sharing talks among the ruling Mahayuti alliance, comprising BJP, Shiv Sena (Shinde faction), and NCP (Ajit Pawar faction), are nearing completion.
Ajit Pawar's NCP likely to get 3 seats in Mumbai under Mahayuti seat-sharing formula
Maharashtra | Oct 19, 2024, 02:26 PM IST
There are a total of 36 assembly constituencies in Mumbai. 26 of these come under the Mumbai Suburban district while 10 are under Mumbai City.