{"id":493035,"date":"2023-11-01T17:53:52","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T12:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=493035"},"modified":"2023-11-01T18:59:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T13:29:24","slug":"bharatiya-influencer-association-anurag-thakur-hardeep-singh-puri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/india-news\/bharatiya-influencer-association-anurag-thakur-hardeep-singh-puri\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Ministers Anurag Thakur, Hardeep Puri welcome, commend Bharatiya Influencer Association, India’s first and largest; promise their full support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur extended a warm welcome to the establishment of the Bharatiya Influencer Association (BIA). During a meeting with BIA officials at his residence in New Delhi, Thakur praised the initiative as a commendable effort that will provide assistance in addressing issues faced by influencers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The I&B Minister emphasized the crucial role of such organizations, especially in today’s era, where incidents like cyberbullying, trolling, and various online harassment are on the rise. He expressed optimism that the Bharatiya Influencer Association would work effectively, keeping the national interest in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thakur assured BIA officials that the government would extend all possible support to their endeavours. Among those who met the Union Minister was BIA patron Pradeep Rai, founding members Rajshri Rai, Neelkant Bakshi, associate officials, Viraj Seth, Ankit Baiyanpuriya, Gaurav Chaudhary, Anunay Sood, Ajitesh Pandey, and Suresh Kumar. Renowned former Chief Justice of India Justice M.N. Venkatachaliah serves as the organization’s Patron-in-Chief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Delighted to interact with a group of young achievers, youth icons & social media influencers today.
They apprised me of the issues which people associated with their profession face in terms of an enabling ecosystem & freedom of speech. pic.twitter.com\/WGPk2kWOmg<\/a><\/p>— Hardeep Singh Puri (\u092e\u094b\u0926\u0940 \u0915\u093e \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930) (@HardeepSPuri) November 1, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote>