Chunav Manch 2019 | As it happened

PM Modi is full of confidence. PM Modi is transparent. In the last five years, we have not done anything which will bring shame to our workers: Amit Shah

In Uttar Pradesh we will win all the seats: Amit Shah

It is good diplomacy of PM Modi that today Pakistan is standing alone in the world. Entire world supports the Balakot airstrike: Amit Shah

Whether air strike or surgical strike, our aim is the security of the country. We have to give a tough answer to terrorists. We don’t decide the time. Election or no election, it hardly matters: Amit Shah

Security of the nation should be the main issue of the elections. Congress had done nothing during 26/11. We have zero tolerance towards terrorism: Amit Shah

Congress leader Kapil Sibal must go to Balakot to see the dead bodies of the terrorists: Amit Shah

Govt has shown to the world that India will take its security very seriously: Amit Shah

 PM Modi has capability to take tough decisions: Amit Shah

PM Narendra Modi is proving right leadership to the country. We have done development in every field: Shivraj Singh Chouhan 

Rahul Gandhi is a misleader: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Defeating PM Modi is impossible: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Congress has never been serious about the strategies of the country: BJP leader Mohsin Raza 

We are not in the power and so we have the right to question. We had our shortcomings but BJP is answerable at present: Congress leader Rashid Alvi

Politics of Congress is based on Muslims and even they do not stand with Rahul Gandhi's party anymore: BJP leader Mohsin Raza 

We accept that we made some mistakes which pushed us out of power in 2014, but now it is time for BJP to answer on its deeds of five years. They have painted a picture that Madrasas breed terrorists: Rashid Alvi

Muslims neither need rejection by BJP or charity by Congress, says Muslim scholar Zafar Sareshwala. Muslim need education to enable the community to strengthen itself, he says. 

BJP focuses on 'sabke sath, sabka vikas', not just one community, says Mohsin Raza on issue of lack of tickets to Muslim candidates.

Rashid Alvi says how can you give justice to a community without giving it proper representation in the government?

Why did Modi govt allow Nirav Modi to runaway? What was Chowkidar doing at the time? asks Congress leader Nagma

BJP govt has managed to attract more investments in last three years than what Congress did in last 70 years: Prabhu

Today we have a number of employment opportunities because the economy of the country has transformed: Union Minister Suresh Prabhu

Modi ji took actions against those who were involved in anti-national activities, that is why we see him as 'Chowkidar': Union Minister Suresh Prabhu

Today we have a number of employment opportunities because the economy of the country has transformed: Suresh Prabhu

Now employment in India is not limited to jobs. Apart from government and private jobs, there are several other new avenues for people to be gainfully employed: Suresh Prabhu

NYAY scheme will kick start Indian economy by pumping Rs 3.5 lakh crore into consumer market: Surjewala

Taxpayers money will not be diverted for NYAY scheme. The budget for the scheme will come from expansion in GDP and savings from the government expenditure: Congress

Budget for NYAY is a mere 5% of the expenditure of govt administration. If we cut down only 5 per cent of Rs 60 lakh crore spent on administration expenses, we will have the budget for NYAY scheme. Taxpayers money will not be diverted for this purpose: Surjewala

Terming minimum income guarantee as a bribe for vote is an elitist way of thinking. When MNREGA came people said same things about it, but now 14 years later global economists accept that it kick start village economy and included them in the nation's economy by making them consumers: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala

BJP's name will be put to the forefront if we analyse the reasons behind unemployment and other issues in the country:  Priyanka Chaturvedi

Here is full video of the session: 

The Opposition is ready to collect the votes of the people and we will be elected to power in Lok Sabha Elections 2019: Congress Spokesperson

The BJP government does not want the people of the country to know about the truth: Samajwadi Party 

Niti Aayog has become Rajniti Aayog and making false statements over India's readiness and willingness over test fire of anti-satellite missile. They could have easily sent scientists to make the statements, just like we did when Chandrayan was launched: Priyanka Chaturvedi

UP wants to be 'Nasha-mukt', Na for Narendra Modi and Sha for Amit Shah. You may be disappointed here but UP is ready for 'sachai ke din': Priyanka Chaturvedi

Congress leader Priyanka Chaturvedi says nation was a sapoot and not kapoot. BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia says nation will choose hardworking PM in Narendra Modi over 50-year-old baby. 

Narsimha Rao had said a government is not credible if it is unable to present the report card of its governance: Babul Supriyo 

Surveys conducted in the last 5 years show unemployment is the biggest problem the country is facing today: Manish Tewari

It would be better if BJP just goes ahead and accepts that demonetisation was a big mistake. Figures of demonetisation show more cash circulation in the country today than before note ban: Manish Tewari

BJP govt had assured of 'achche din' when they came to power, none of the promises have been fulfilled. Those who were lifted above the poverty line have been pushed back by the NDA government in the past 5 years: Congress Spokesperson Manish Tewari

In coming elections democracy will win, the dynasty will be defeated, says Babul Supriyo

We can build Ram temple tomorow but not unless we have the permission of the Supreme Court. It is also a subjudice matter and thus a fix date cannot be given: Ram Madhav

Watch full video of Ram Madhav's session at India TV Conclave Chunav Manch here: 

Politically we want to remove Article 35A, but we cannot decide on the matter as long as it is subjudice. It is a matter of statecraft and not just political motive: Ram Madhav

Hopefully J&K assembly elections will be held this year: Ram Madhav

BJP leader Ram Madhav said that the party will not form any pre-poll alliance in Jammu and Kashmir and will also contest on all Lok Sabha seats in general elections. 

This Lok Sabha election will decide the strongest party in Opposition, not the ruling government. But we are not taking any opposition alliance lightly. We were ready to face a united opposition but they have remained scattered across the nation: Ram Madhav

3 people will win BJP next election - Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and Rahul Gandhi. We want a good opposition but whenever Rahul Gandhi speaks up he sparks more memes than news: Ram Madhav

Modi is the only eligible person to be India's next PM, says Ram Madhav. Modi's alternative is corruption, dynasty, inefficient governance. That is why Pm Modi is only and obvious choice, he says. 

The elections were delayed in 1976 by Congress, we will never do that. We will hold elections every five years and will get elected every five years: Prakash Javadekar

Watch full video of Prakash Javadekar's session at India TV conclave Chunav Manch: 

Those who won't even form a government are free to announce as many benefits, but we are making the social welfare for farmers a relaity. Our scheme is not a political statement, it is a well planned 10 year plan: Prakash Javadekar takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi's NYAY scheme

Congress party has a record of making fun of chaiwallahs, pakodewallahs and now chowkidars. They make fun of hardworking Indians because they do not work themselves: Javadekar

Even today, Pakistan is not letting the foreign media visit the Balakot strike site because it wants to hide casualties: Union Minister  

The Opposition should understand that Mission Shakti is not to be politicised, it is a matter of pride for every Indian: Union Minister 

Speaking to India TV's senior achor Prakash Javadekar said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did the right thing by making the announcement on Mission Shakti himself. The statesmen should come forward to inform people about major achievements, says Javadekar  

Space mission are carried out at the time chosen by the scientists and not politicians, so it cannot be politically planned or motivated: Javadekar 

Unfortunate that Congress' language matches Pakistan: Javadekar

They say that we use nationalism at public platforms, but who has stopped them to do the same. Who stops them from saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', we have always been saying it: BJP leader

India would have become space superpower a long while ago if Manmohan Singh govt gave permission, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar said while claiming that Misison Shakti was not meant for political benefit but national advancement

 Anil Ambani has not made any mistake by setting up a factory. Dassault does not only makes Rafale. Parts of Falcon plane are also made in Pune. The city is well on ts way to become aviation hub. soon, we will be able to provide jobs to 25,000 people in this sector. 

Talking to India TV's senior anchor Saurav Sharma, the Union Minister said that he is not in race to be the prime minister. I have no ambition for the PM's chair. People ask this question to create a wedge between me and PM Modi. We will win general elections again and PM Modi will return to PMO, says Gadkari.

Watch full video of Nitin Gadkari's session at India TV Conclave Chunav Manch: 

Rahul Gandhi should apologise to the nation that his party's government failed to strengthen the nation's security by bringing Rafale jets. If we had Rafale then there would have been no need to send troops inside Pakistan for surgical strike. We could have hit the targets with missiles form a distance of 150km. The Congress failed to take a decision for 9-10 years and is now creating political controversy. Supreme Court and CAG have already given clean chit to government, is Rahul Gandhi bigger than SC?

Congress gave the slogan to eradicate poverty 20 and 40 years ago but has failed to do the same. What has not been done in last 50 years will now be done in five years: Gadkari

Opposition parties know that they will not be able to defeat BJP on their own. This fear has united even the most unlikely parties. Those who once did not look at each other have come together because they are scared of yet another defeat at the hands of BJP: Gadkari

Speaking on failure of Vajpayee govt to re-elect in 2004, Union Minister Gadkari said that times have changed since then. In 2014, we came to power on our own. "Today the entire country stands behind us, we have presence across the nation. We will win in any condition. In 2004 Congress was strong, whereas today it is weak," Gadkari said. 

PM Modi came to power on hopes and dreams of people. He has done as much work in five years as was done in previous 50 years. PM Modi will return to power with over 300 seats: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

It is Opposition's nature to criticise the government. Whoever is in Opposition is bound to criticise the ruling party to ramin relevant: Nitin Gadkari

I am making roads worth Rs 50,000 crores in Delhi itself. We have acquired land to make a Delhi-Mumbai highway. Soon people will be able to cover the distance between two mega towns within 12 hours: Gadkari

In five years, the government has remained free of corruption allegations. In my ministry contracts of over Rs 17 Lakh crore have been issued, without anyone accusation of corruption. There has no previous government which has finished its term without corruption charges: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari joined India TV executive editor Sushant Sinha for a chat before Chunav Manch begins in just a few moments. Share your questions for the minister with #ChunavManch. 

So the stage is set for India TV's Chunav Manch as we go Live at 11 am. Political bigwigs are arriving to attend the event. 

Stage set for India TV's Chunav Manch, political bigwigs to attend 

Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah will face tough questions from India TV Editor-In-Chief and Chairman Rajat Sharma during the day-long conclave Chunav Manch. Ranging from national security to political issues, wide-ranging questions will be posed to the BJP chief ahead of Lok Sabha elections. 

You can watch Chunav Manch on India TV from 11 am today. Alternatively, you may also watch the day-long conclave on India TV's LIVE TV. You can track all updates of Chunav Manch on indiatvnews.com and hindi.indiatvnews.com

If you wish to pose questions to your leaders, please share them on social media using #ChunavManch and we will ask them for you. 

Congress leaders Manish Tewari, Randeep Singh Surjewela, Priyanka Chaturvedi will also face tough questions at the conclave. 

India TV's Chunav Manch is expected to have on its panel eminent political leaders from Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah to Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Prakash Javadekar, Suresh Prabhu, Uma Bharti and Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Actor Jaya Prada, Amar Singh are also expected to be a part of the event. 

India TV is back with its day-long conclave Chunav Manch, where compelling questions will be raised before political leaders just as the crucial Lok Sabha elections are approaching closer. It is the world's biggest election, and so will be the questions.