1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi injected humor into a chat with gamers.
2. He playfully dubbed an unnamed political adversary a “noob,” a gaming term implying a novice or someone inexperienced
3. The exchange, shared on his X platform, featured gamers discussing gaming terminologies like “grind” and “noob,” prompting PM Modi’s light-hearted comment.
New Delhi, April 13:Â In a lighthearted exchange with gamers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi added a political twist by humorously referring to an unnamed opponent as a “noob,” a term from gaming culture indicating a beginner or someone lacking skill.
During the conversation shared on his X platform, gamers introduced terms like “grind” and “noob.” PM Modi chuckled upon hearing “noob” and jokingly remarked about using the term during elections, leaving the audience to speculate on its target.
Had a wonderful interaction with youngsters from the gaming community… You would love to watch this! https://t.co/TdfdRWNG8q
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 13, 2024
While the Prime Minister refrained from naming anyone, his comment sparked a political debate, with Congress leader Pramod Tiwari criticizing PM Modi’s use of slang.
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Responding to the controversy, BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla turned the tables on the Congress, suggesting their reaction revealed the real “noob” in politics. He questioned why Congress leaders were responding if PM Modi hadn’t named anyone.
Noob 😬😜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜†
PM @narendramodi did not name anybody but why are Congress leaders reacting & confirming ki Rajniti ka Noob kaun hai ðŸ˜ðŸ˜¬ pic.twitter.com/FVsa01ALMD
— Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) April 13, 2024
Adding to the banter, Bollywood actress and BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut shared the clip, playfully asking, “Who is this Noob?”
Who is this Noob? pic.twitter.com/94pdtsfZvd
— Kangana Ranaut (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KanganaTeam) April 13, 2024
The interactive chat session featured gamers Tirth Mehta, Animesh Agarwal, Anshu Bisht, Naman Mathur, Mithilesh Patankar, Ganesh Gangadhar, and Payal Dhare discussing various gaming industry issues with PM Modi. He encouraged them to email their concerns directly to his office for consideration.
Addressing the regulation of gaming, PM Modi expressed hesitancy towards excessive government intervention, suggesting a balanced approach aligned with the country’s needs. He advocated for bringing gaming under an organized legal structure while preserving creativity and reputation.
During the informal interaction, PM Modi even tried his hand at gaming, symbolizing the government’s recognition of the gaming industry’s growth and creativity, especially with the emergence of games rooted in Indian mythology.
The gaming sector in India reached its zenith in 2019, witnessing the emergence of games inspired by Indian culture and mythology. The government has acknowledged this trend, highlighting its potential for innovation and economic growth.