Republic Media Network claimed it stood vindicated as its channels emerged as the numero uno as per BARC audience data.

In a statement it said, across Republic TV, Republic Bharat has continued to dominate the Hindi news genre with a splendid and record-breaking performance that has unseated Aaj Tak in primetime.

The Republic Bharat’s primetime show ‘Poochta Hai Bharat’ is in pole position as India’s most-watched news show has its slot.

The channels have dominated its coverage in the Ukraine-Russia war and the recently concluded elections.

As per the BARC viewership ratings, Republic Bharat has not only become the Number 1 news destination in primetime but has also unseated ABP Ananda across all primetime slots.

As Republic Bangla is 230 percent of the viewership of Zee 24 Ghanta.

With all three channels of the Republic Media Network recording stellar and historic performances, the Network is now India’s largest news network, the company said in a statement.

Commenting on the BARC rating, Arnab Goswami, Editor-in-Chief, Republic Media Network said, “The viewership across the Network is historical. These numbers are the ultimate answer to the conspirators who laboriously spent months hatching conspiracy after conspiracy against us. The truth and the viewership are both with Republic because we have the faith of the people of India, and no one can change that.”

Specifically commenting on the wide gap between Republic and the competition, Goswami said, “We are 200% bigger than any other channel in the English News genre. That is unmatched dominance. In Hindi, with Republic Bharat, we have become the leading channel much ahead of AajTak in the most critical slots. In Bangla, we have created history by a thundering entry. We have become Number 1, beating ABP Ananda in primetime which was the leading channel there. Today, with pride I can say that Republic is the largest News Network in India. These phenomenal results are a slap in the face of channels who conspired against us.”

On the overwhelming reaction from the people of India, Goswami said, “We are flooded with calls from Advertisers, Supporters, and Viewers who are calling the channel to congratulate us. We are so grateful for their support.”

Goswami added, “There is a phenomenal spirit and energy in all our newsrooms—Mumbai, Noida, and Kolkata. I am so proud of my team who has let their journalism do the talking. I will say though that even though this is a big vindication of Brand Republic, the game has just begun”