PM Modi, a staunch advocate of the “Digital India” initiative, reaffirmed his dedication to strengthening the gaming sector in India.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Indian online gamers on Thursday, exploring the virtual reality (VR) gaming domain. This engagement occurred in the lead-up to the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, during which PM Modi discussed the intricacies of the gaming industry alongside the online gaming community. PM Narendra Modi Meets Online Gamers Tirth Mehta, Payal Dhare, Animesh Agarwal, Anshu Bisht, Naman Mathur.
Throughout his tenure, Prime Minister Modi has been a vocal supporter of the “Digital India” initiative. Recently, he reiterated his dedication to bolstering the gaming sector in the country, emphasizing his commitment to nurturing the creativity of gaming creators and fostering an environment conducive to their growth and innovation.
Narendra Modi Meets Online Gamers
Amit Malviya, Chief of the BJP IT cell, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) capturing the prime minister’s interaction with gamers, as reported by Hindustan Times. Malviya highlighted discussions on recent advancements within the gaming industry and underscored the central government’s acknowledgement of gamers’ pivotal role in promoting India’s gaming sector.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with top Indian Gamers
— ANI (@ANI) April 11, 2024
PM Modi also tried his hand at a few games. pic.twitter.com/QT11YwOZfp
According to a report by the news agency ANI, the prime minister engaged in dialogue with renowned Indian online gamers, Tirth Mehta, Payal Dhare, Animesh Agarwal, Anshu Bisht, Naman Mathur, Mithilesh Patankar, and Ganesh Gangadhar.
The gamers also had some fun moments with him, talking about the challenges of making gaming a legit career in India and dealing with the tough digital competition.
During a light-hearted exchange with gamers, PM Modi showcased his gaming skills by trying various games. A circulating video clip on social media captured the prime minister donning a VR headset and immersing himself in popular games, with gamers pleasantly surprised by his adeptness.
