The highly talked about topic of the day, Republic TV is a brainchild of popular journalist’s speaker Arnab Gosawmi. The show went live earlier today. went live earlier Saturday.
The channel started to air after Goswami explained the reason of this channel. Goswami also thanked audience’s patience and unconditional support which he was showered with at the time he was amidst multiple legal issues. “When the unscrupulous legal notices came, you supported me. For that support, I am fortunate. The universe conspired to make this happen,” he said without naming anyone.
“Today this Saturday morning, we dedicate this channel to you, your faith, your belief and your love. We feel swayed in your affection…My team is raring to go and charged-up,” he spelled out.
He ended his opening monologue saying, “We are a free channel in a free country propelled by your faith. This time, I am not going anywhere. I promise you.”
Interestingly, Hotstar will be collaborating with Republic TV which is a first-of-its kind collaboration.
Republic opened with a story on a purported telephone conversation between RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and Bihar strongman Syed Shahabuddin who is now lodged in jail on charges of murder.
Goswami resigned from the popular show named ‘The Newshour’ show on Times Now.
Goswami also ran an interview show called ‘Frankly Speaking with Arnab Goswami’. Goswami, through this show has also interviewed prominent personalities such as Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi.
The anchor enjoys a wide group of loyalists spread across the country and abroad. People are excited to hear his aggressive tone which slays one and all.
Republic TV will be ‘free-to-air’ and is part of the ARG Outlier Media Private Limited. Rajya Sabha MP’s Rajeev Chandrashekar’s Asianet News Online Private Limited and SARG Media Holding Private Limited are show’s key investors. As a matter of fact, SARG Media Holding Private Limited is a company owned by Goswami himself.
