The Conclave 2025 Concluded on a Musical Note after Two days of Intense Discussions.

Day 2 of The Conclave 2025, hosted by Pratidin Media Network at The Ashok, New Delhi, concluded on a melodious note. Assamese singer Sankuraj Konwar held a musical session, expressing heartfelt gratitude and presenting songs that left the audience with a memorable experience.

During the concluding speech of The Conclave 2025, Smitakshi B. Goswami, Director of the Pratidin Media Network, delivered the vote of thanks and said, 'First and foremost, I extend my gratitude to our visionary chairman, Shri Jayanta Baruah, whose constant guidance and inspiration have been the bedrock of this journey. His leadership continues to remind us why Pratidin Time is not just a channel but a mission. We are immensely grateful to our sponsors, Dalmia Cement, for their constant support. 

We also express our gratitude to Annapurna, DIPR Assam, the State Bank of India, NRL, Dynaroof, and Austen Plywood for their support and engagement. Our deepest appreciation to all our distinguished panelists and esteemed guests who enriched the Conclave with thought-provoking insights and powerful dialogues. We also acknowledge with gratitude the support of the associations who stood by us: Assam Association Delhi, Assam Association Gurgaon, Assam Association Faridabad, Assam Association Noida, all Assam Student Associations, Special Unit of Northeast, Sammanoy, Rohini, Uruli, Sodou Asom Lekhika Santha, Delhi Branch, AAPSU Delhi, My Home India, JNU Assam, Assam Sahitya Sabha, Delhi, Sunrise Sports Foundation, Rhino Club Faridabad, and social workers of Delhi. Your solidarity made this Conclave a true community effort.

A very special thank you to the entire event team for the flawless execution. We remain deeply indebted to our own Pratidin Time family: the production team, the marketing team, branding team, technical team, digital desk, and the team that provided full support from Guwahati, Pratidin Desk, and Digital Desk; all the moderators for holding the proceedings together with brilliance. Thank you to all the moderators.

Finally, I would like to extend my sincere acknowledgment to Dr. Nabajoti Borah, Bishal Deep Kakati, Bagmita Borthaku, Tohid Lashkar, and the team. Last but not the least, I would like to thank the wonderful audience who participated in every session so beautifully, to each and every one of you present here. Thank you for being a part of this journey. Your blessings and your support are invaluable, and we look forward to it in the near future so that together we can build this milestone."

The day began with the opening session on Operation Sindoor, where Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty (The Wire), Sachin Gogoi (BBC) and Nitin A. Gokhale (BharatShakti Group) talked about Operation Sindoor: The Media Narrative and the session was moderated by Smitakshi B. Goswami, Director, Pratidin Media Network.

The second session of Day 2, “The Cinematic Journey of Assam's Film Industry”, where the The discussion features actors Yashpal Sharma and Baharul Islam alongside award-winning filmmaker Rima Das, and is moderated by Smitakshi B. Goswami, Director of Pratidin Media Network and The session offered a compelling glimpse into the challenges, triumphs, and ethos of Assamese cinema. 

The third and largest panel of the Pratidin Conclave 2025 brought together leaders from six of Assam’s tribal communities on Sunday, delivering a message that was both urgent and uncompromising. Titled “Six Tribes of Assam: Between Demands and Reality,” the session was moderated by Pratidin Time’s Editor-in-Chief, Nitumoni Saikia, and featured representatives from the Tai Ahom, Moran, Motok, Chutiya, Koch-Rajbanshi, and Tea Tribe communities. The discussions reflected decades of frustration over unfulfilled promises, prolonged struggles, and growing fears that Assam’s political rights and cultural heritage remain under threat.

The fourth session on Day 2 of the Pratidin Conclave 2025, titled “Assam Through the Eyes of Youth,” highlighted how the younger generation is shaping and reimagining the state’s future. The panel featured Subhrangshu Pratim Sarmah, research scholar at Jawaharlal Nehru University; Krishnali Pathak, president of the All Assamese Students’ Association, New Delhi; Tridib Bhagawati, research scholar at Gauhati University; and Abhinav Borgohain, student of Delhi University. The session was moderated by Sunit Kr. Bhuyan, Executive Editor of Pratidin Time.

The fifth session of The Conclave 2025 saw Assam BJP State President and Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia in a one-on-one conversation with Pratidin Time’s Editor-in-Chief, Nitumoni Saikia. The discussion revolved around contemporary politics, the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections, and key issues concerning the BTR polls. Addressing the gathering, Dilip Saikia praised Pratidin Time for providing Assam with a national platform. He contrasted BJP’s 10-year rule with Congress’s 56-year tenure, highlighting achievements such as the ₹20,000 crore BTR development package, employment opportunities for 1.5 lakh youth, and major initiatives like the semiconductor project.

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