Pratidin Conclave 2025 Day 1 Live: Suniel Shetty Arrives at The Ashok

The Conclave 2025 is set to light up New Delhi with two days of bold ideas and powerful conversations. Hosted by Pratidin Media Network at The Ashok, this flagship event brings together some of India’s most influential voices — from spiritual leaders and union ministers to actors, generals, academics, and grassroots changemakers — putting Assam and the Northeast firmly in the national spotlight.

Day 1 opens with a thought-provoking keynote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, on World Peace and Harmony. The momentum builds with hard-hitting panels on border security, trade and commerce, youth entrepreneurship, health and cancer care, floods and dams, and power politics in Northeast India.

Key speakers include Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry; Gaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of INC in Lok Sabha & APCC President; Suniel Shetty, Bollywood actor and entrepreneur; and Sanjay Singh, Member of Parliament, AAP.

With its mix of politics, policy, and people’s voices, The Conclave 2025 promises more than just dialogue — it is where ideas collide, solutions emerge, and the voice of the Northeast resonates across India.

Your minute-by-minute window into The Conclave 2025 — keep refreshing!

Sep 14, 2025 12:25 IST
Suniel Shetty Felicitated as Youth & Entrepreneurship Panel Begins
Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was welcomed at The Ashok for The Conclave 2025. The session is moderated by Rishi Baruah, Director, Pratidin Media Network, who felicitated the actor before the discussion began.



Sep 14, 2025 12:18 IST
Dr. Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman on Northeast India & Borders
“Northeast India sits in a complex international neighborhood and is a key pivot in the Indo-Pacific. While connectivity and development have improved in recent years, their impact depends on stability and relations with neighboring countries.”



Sep 14, 2025 12:10 IST
Prof. M. Amarjeet Singh on Northeast Youth & Borders
“The Northeast, surrounded by several countries, faces both opportunities and challenges at its international borders. Youth discontent, especially due to limited employment, is rising — similar to movements we’ve seen in Nepal and Bangladesh. This frustration among young people could have serious repercussions for the region.”



Sep 14, 2025 11:57 IST
Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita on Northeast Borders
“The Northeast borders are strategically vital for India, especially amid recent geopolitical changes in Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Nepal. Porous borders, traditional migration, unresolved disputes, insurgencies, and rising fundamentalism make the situation complex.
Peace and security, both along the borders and internally, are crucial for integrating the Northeast and enabling its development.”



Sep 14, 2025 11:27 IST
Session 1 on ‘Northeast at the Borders’ Kicks Off at The Conclave 2025
The first session of The Conclave 2025, “Northeast at the Borders,” has begun at The Ashok. The panel features Prof. M. Amarjeet Singh (Jamia Millia Islamia), Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Rana Pratap Kalita, and Dr. Mirza Zulfiqur Rahman (Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi), with Mrinal Talukdar, Consulting Editor at Pratidin Time, moderating the discussion. The guests were felicitated before the session commenced.



Sep 14, 2025 11:02 IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Lauds Pratidin Group for Amplifying Northeast’s Voice
Spiritual Leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar praised Chairman Jayanta Baruah and the Pratidin Group for giving the Northeast a national platform. Calling the region “a sacred place that must be preserved,” he emphasized that the seven states are vital for India’s growth.
He urged the media to act responsibly, remain neutral, and earn the trust of the people. “News has to be fresh — only then does it have life,” he said, appreciating Pratidin Media Network for delivering the right news to the public.
He also lauded the talent of the Northeast, saying, “Whenever people from the region compete, they win all the medals.”



Sep 14, 2025 10:57 IST
Jayanta Baruah Welcomes Guests, Highlights Conclave’s Vision
Chairman of the Sadin-Pratidin Group, Jayanta Baruah, delivered the inaugural address, extending a warm welcome to Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and all dignitaries present. He expressed gratitude for Sri Sri’ Ravi Shankar's presence and reflected on the journey of The Conclave since 2022.
Baruah said the aim and purpose of the conclave have always been “simple yet powerful” — to create a platform that strengthens Assam and the Northeast and brings their voices to the national stage.



Sep 14, 2025 10:43 IST
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Lights the Lamp to Open The Conclave 2025
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual Leader & Founder of the Art of Living Foundation, inaugurated the 4th edition of The Conclave 2025 today. The event opened with a ceremonial lamp lighting by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and Shri Jayanta Baruah, Chairman & Owner of the Sadin-Pratidin Group.




Sep 14, 2025 09:26 IST
The Conclave 2025 – Day 1 About to Begin
New Delhi is set for a power-packed day as The Conclave 2025, hosted by Pratidin Media Network, is all set to kick off at 10:30 AM at The Ashok. The event will be inaugurated by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Spiritual Leader & Founder, Art of Living Foundation.

Day 1 will feature hard-hitting sessions on border security, youth entrepreneurship, trade, health, floods & dams, and politics, with key voices including Suniel Shetty, Gaurav Gogoi, Piyush Goyal, and Sanjay Singh.
Stay tuned here for live updates, big moments, and key takeaways as the Northeast takes center stage in the nation’s capital.