From Animesh Agrawal to Payal Dhaare, meet 7 Indian gamers who recently interacted with PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently delved into the realm of gaming, following his interaction with billionaire Bill Gates. This time, PM Modi met and interacted with seven prominent Indian gamers, engaging in a variety of games. The anticipated full video of this interaction is set to be released on April 13, 2024. The discussions during this session revolved around diverse aspects of the gaming industry, including its latest developments and the government's initiatives to foster creativity among gamers in India.

Discussion highlights

During the interaction, PM Modi raised pertinent questions to the gamers, including their views on distinguishing between gaming and gambling. He also explored the role of women in the gaming sector and discussed whether there should be more female participation in the field.

Game, set and match for the gaming and esports industry in India.

Snippets from PM @narendramodi ji’s interaction with top Indian gamers. Full interaction coming soon… pic.twitter.com/mqLQa5FSP4

— Dharmendra Pradhan (मोदी का परिवार) (@dpradhanbjp) April 11, 2024

Gamers present in discussion

Among the gamers present were Animesh Agrawal, known as 8bit_thug on social media, boasting 10.5 lakh YouTube subscribers and 83.7 lakh Instagram followers. Animesh is renowned for his expertise in esports, content creation, and his pioneering role in the Indian gaming landscape.

Another prominent gamer, Naman Mathur, with 53 lakh Instagram followers and 70 lakh YouTube subscribers, has achieved significant milestones in esports, including victories in BMPS Season 1, PUBG Mobile Club Open, and PUBG Mobile India Series in 2019.

Mithilesh Patankar, popularly known as mythpat, is an Intel Gaming brand ambassador with 34 lakh Instagram followers and 1.46 crore YouTube subscribers. His contributions to the gaming community are noteworthy.

A notable inclusion was Payal Dhaare, the sole female gamer in the group. Hailing from Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, Payal has defied societal norms to pursue her passion for gaming. With 31 lakh Instagram followers and 36.9 lakh YouTube subscribers, she stands as an inspiration for many aspiring female gamers.

Completing the lineup were Anshu Bisht, Ganesh Gangadhar, with significant social media followings, and Tirth Mehta, a competitive esports player who secured a bronze medal in Hearthstone at the 2018 Asian Games. Tirth's journey in esports and programming since 2013 adds a unique perspective to the gaming narrative.

Conclusion

The Prime Minister's engagement with Indian gamers sheds light on the thriving gaming ecosystem in India and underscores the government's efforts to empower and promote creativity in this dynamic industry.