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'Prime Influencer': Dipke takes a dig at PM Modi's National Handloom Day Instagram video

PM Modi promoted National Handloom Day online, while CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke reacted with a comment and later appealed for youth-focused announcements.

'Prime Influencer': Dipke takes a dig at PM Modi's National Handloom Day Instagram video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 2023 National Handloom Day campaign on August 6 by posting an Instagram reel urging citizens to celebrate the day on August 7 by sharing videos showcasing their favorite handloom products. The post encouraged users to participate in the celebration by using the hashtag #NationalHandloomDay.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke responded to Modi's Instagram post with the comment "prime influencer," voicing his opinion that the Prime Minister is an influential figure on social media. In a later video, Dipke appealed to Modi to address India's youth during his Independence Day speech, emphasizing the need for the government to prioritize the concerns and aspirations of young people.

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