In a momentous stride forward for the Indian gaming and esports industry, several popular gaming influencers recently had the honour of meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the future of the Indian gaming and esports industry. Among the notable personalities present were Animesh “Thug” Agarwal, Naman “MortaL” Mathur, Payal Dhare a.k.a. Payal Gaming, Ganesh “SkRossi” Gangadhar, Anshu Bisht a.k.a. GamerFleet, and Mithilesh “MythPat” Patankar.
Indian Gaming Influencers Meet PM Narendra Modi
This meeting with PM Modi signifies a significant acknowledgment of the booming gaming and esports industry in India. It has also sparked widespread excitement and speculation about the future of gaming in the country.
The encounter was unveiled in teaser videos shared on social media platforms. In a collaborative post on Thug and MythPat’s Instagram accounts, a clip showed PM Modi seated alongside the gaming influencers at a round table. In the video, Thug remarked, “I think Indian gaming peaked today,” which clearly encapsulates the sentiment of many within the gaming community, who see this meeting as a pivotal moment for the industry. Additionally, the caption read, “His (PM Narendra Modi) vision is set to revolutionize gaming in India.”
In another teaser posted on Payal Gaming’s Instagram handle, viewers were treated to the sight of PM Modi immersing himself in a game of Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) with the gaming influencers. Notably, Payal was the sole female content creator present at the table.
The significance of this meeting extends beyond mere photo opportunities and casual gameplay sessions. It underscores the Indian government’s recognition of gaming and esports as legitimate and thriving sectors of the economy. Notably, the Gujarat Government recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Krafton to boost gaming and esports in the state.
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