Decode on DD with Sudhir Chaudhary clocks 5.3M views on election results day coverage

Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary on DD News emerged as a go-to destination for election analysis

by e4m Staff
Published: May 7, 2026 3:34 PM | 1 min read

On May 4, 2026, election results from five states—West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu—were declared, attracting significant national attention.
The program "Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary" on DD News recorded 5.3 million cumulative views across various digital platforms, showcasing its popularity during the election results coverage.
DD News, as India's national public broadcaster, provided comprehensive analysis and real-time insights, with Chaudhary's commentary noted for its accessibility and clarity.
The high viewership reflects both the effectiveness of DD News' distribution and the loyalty of its audience to the "Decode" segment for political analysis.

As 5 states - West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, Puducherry and Tamil Nadu declared their election results on 4th May 2026, Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary on DD News emerged as a go-to destination for election analysis, recording 5.3 Mn cumulative views across platforms. As per COTT (Chrome OTT) – the total Digital views across YouTube, FAST, third party Application and Social Media – hit 5.3 million at the closure of the episode at 10pm - reflecting on a strong audience pull of Sudhir Chaudhary’s coverage during one of India’s most closely watched multi-state election results days.

Election Results Day on 4^th May 2026 drew significant national attention. With multiple politically consequential outcomes unfolding through the day, audiences across the country turned to trusted news sources for real-time analysis and ground-level insight. DD News, as India’s national public broadcaster, played a central role in delivering comprehensive coverage, with Decode with Sudhir Chaudhary serving as a primary vehicle for in-depth commentary and contextual reporting through the course of the results.

Known for his ability to break down complex political developments into accessible analysis, Sudhir Chaudhary’s coverage drew viewers across YouTube, FAST Channels and Social media / Other Apps, reflecting both the breadth of DD News’ distribution and the consistent audience loyalty that Decode commands.