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PM Modi Gets in the Zone, Tries Himself at Gaming with Top Gamers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with seven of India's top gamers and gaming creators to discuss the overall growth, developments, and scope of the gaming industry in India.
Sputnik
At 73, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is defying age stereotypes by actively engaging in gaming alongside some of India's top gamers and content creators, seeking to understand the potential of this rapidly growing industry and its challenges.
From conquering virtual battlefields to navigating complex puzzles by trying his hands at some of the mobile games, PC, console games and virtual reality (VR), PM Modi's willingness to embrace technology showcases his determination to support and promote the gaming industry in India.
In the teaser shared on YouTube, PM Modi can be seen sharing a lighthearted moment with seven young Indian gamers in their 20s, including Animesh Agrawal, Naman Mathur, Mithilesh Patankar, Payal Dhare, Tirth Mehta, Ganesh Gangadhar, and Anshu Bisht, who seemed amazed by the sight of the senior politician playing their games.
During a roundtable discussion, the gamers shared insights on the latest trends and technologies shaping the gaming world, such as the growing participation of women, government support for the industry and creators, and the rise of games inspired by Indian mythology.
When PM Modi addressed the gamers regarding the dilemmas they face in distinguishing gaming from gambling, one of the gamers emphasized the urgent necessity of establishing a definitive differentiation between skill-based games and real-money gaming.
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