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Fact-Checking Your Feed: A Look At Indian Political Influencers

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If you’re on any social media platform in India, it is easy to notice how every political party has been maximizing on the reach of influencers for the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. From Ranveer Alahabadia’s interactions with PM Modi to Kamia Jani’s interview with Rahul Gandhi, campaigning is in full throttle to reach young India through social media. While the internet is the main source of information, the problem is, India faces a significant challenge with misinformation, particularly around political issues. While previous generations relied on mainstream media for authentic news in the past, the government propaganda being served by biased channels in recent years has made it hard to rely on them for facts. This is where Indian political influencers who speak up against the establishment come in.

Many Indian influencers/creators have been using their platforms to fact-check claims, debunk fake news, and provide reliable sources of information. This empowers citizens to make informed decisions based on truth. Blindly following the footsteps of actors or mass media personalities without any real background information is NOT the way the younger generation, especially first-time voters should determine their vote! So, whom can you follow to make an informed vote?

Indian Political Influencers Empowering Young India:

Dhruv Rathee

With 6 million followers on Instagram, Dhruv Rathee is probably one of the most influential when it comes to political content in India. Named amongst the TIME’s Next Generation Leaders in 2023, his narrative on politics in India works to expose the falsehoods spread by mainstream media these days. His video titled “Is India becoming a Dictatorship?” released in February garnered more than 24 million views. While his content has a strong fanbase, it also attracts a lot of hate from supporters of parties he speaks up against. Channels like “An Open Letter” and “Aaj Ki Taza Khabar” consistently put out content to “expose” Rathee.

Akash Banerjee

Akash Banerjee AKA The Deshbhakt, is “Keeping #IndiaFirst with Hard Facts & Blunt Satire” for the 4.07 million YT subscribers & 844K IG follower communities he’s built. His channel is considered one of the first political and social satire platforms in the country, made especially to help the digital generation. Banerjee’s humorous yet serious content constantly emphasizes that all political parties in the country are the same, none above the other, and citizens should question everything in order to help safeguard the interests of democracy in India. In the video attached here, he hosted an interview with fellow creator Dhruv Rathee, discussing the threat of dictatorship in the current political state of the country. With over 9 million views, this interview has sparked many discussions prior to the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections in May 2024.

Also Read: 2024 Elections Focus On Digital India For Votes

Sudhanshu Kaushik

Another account to pay attention to belongs to Sudhanshu Kaushik’s’, an Indian American youth rights activist who founded the Young India Foundation. In his book “The Future Is Ours”, he rouses young Indians to think about whether they are ready to participate actively in politics to determine their future. With 13.4k followers on Instagram, his content isn’t as markedly against a certain party but more focused on making the youth realize how much their vote and participation in politics counts!

While each person has their own views and biases, it is important to take a look at different perspectives to actually build a knowledgeable opinion for yourself. While one creator might be leftist and the other pro-right, citizens can view the content to create their own views. The election commission itself needs to put some rules and guidelines in place to prevent the spread of misinformation through mass or social media. Even if a party employs the aid of a micro-influencer, that’s a few thousand votes in their favor just through influencer marketing!

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Instagram Artists Who Spin Magic With Their Creations

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India’s art forms continue to evolve while preserving the country’s rich traditions. Talented artists are now taking to social media to showcase their talents. These Instagram artists spin magic with rangoli, paint, cloth and practically anything that’s close at hand!

Here’s The Reelstars sharing a few popular artists, painters, and sketchers who blow the minds of followers with their creations. Take a look!

Dhrisha Suroiwal

Drisha is a rangoli artist who creates intricate designs and faces on the surface of water. Rangoli creations are typically etched on the ground with coloured powders, flowers, or rice. However, creating rangoli patterns on water requires much patience and a steady hand. The results are mesmerizing. Drisha recently created a rangoli pattern that featured stand up comic Bharti Singh and her son.

Punam Choudhary

Punam is an artist and illusionist, who is quite popular on Instagram for her creations. She specialises in executing 3D designs on streets that look almost lifelike.

Maadhvan Goyal

Artist Maadhvan’s paintings are divine to watch. He sketches paintings of deities that convey spiritual and cultural meanings in the narratives of Hindu mythology.

Rob

Rob is a popular Goa based artist known for his dynamic and energetic style, often incorporating vivid colors and bold brushstrokes in his artworks. He is known for creating something unique out of waste products. He recently made a portrait of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar out of soda cans.

Shintu Mourya

Give Shintu some chocolate, gutka, boxes, fruits, and vegetables, and he can create a painting from anything. With 1 million followers on Instagram, Shintu has taken the internet by storm with new creations each time. In this video, he has made a painting of cricketer Hardik Pandya and his wife Natasa Stankovic with the help of toothpaste.

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Senco Gold and Diamonds Collab With Sushant Divgikar to launch Pehchaan Anthem

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Senco Gold and Diamonds, the Indian retail chain, has made a significant stride in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with the launch of the “Pehchaan Anthem” in collaboration with Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHenur. The anthem, a powerful expression of self-identity, not only resonates with the community but also provides a deeper understanding of the singer’s disposition and personality. This Pehchaan Anthem has had a profound impact on the LGBTQIA+ community. Similarly, providing a voice to their struggles and a platform for their self-expression.

Sushant’s Role in Senco Campaign

Being the voice of this campaign has been a significant milestone for Sushant and it displays the underlying declaration of self-identity unapologetically. The simple two-and-a-half-minute video acts as a symbol of a lament as well as a joyous declaration of their personality. The bold lyrics by Rohit Joshi and composition by Nishith Hegde and Ashwin Shriyan. However, summarize the true essence and struggle that the community faces. The symbolically accurate lyrics pay tribute to the fire blazing within and the drive. Moreover, that keeps them motivated to fight for the rights and opportunities that they deserve. The mesmerising symphony of individuality is displayed as Sushant stands tall in authentic glory.  

The Brands Perspective:

The director and head of marketing and design at Senco Gold claims that music united. However, people in the same way that advocacy did, bringing people together to fight for a better world. They drove this campaign with the insight that an individual’s journey of self-discovery and finding their sexual orientation and unique preferences. He added that through powerful storytelling and vibrant sounds of acceptance and self-discovery.

People’s Perspective

The video has already gained 239K views in eight days on YouTube and 617K on Instagram. Although the campaign has received mixed responses, it has also managed to strike a chord. Furthermore, with a progressive-minded audience who chooses to support individuality and respect preferences. The campaign, with its powerful message and vibrant sounds of acceptance and self-discovery. However, has successfully uplifted and empowered the “Pehchaan” of the LGBTQIA+ community. This success is a beacon of hope for a more inclusive and accepting future.

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DIY Home Decor Influencers You Should Know

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DIY home decor influencers on social media have hacks that inspire you to transform your homes. Simple transformative ideas and artifacts placed aesthetically go a long way in making a simple home an artistic one. Furthermore, Here are some influencers we love who transform interiors with their hacks. 

Influencers Inspiring through DIY & Decor Hacks: 

Sandhya Majji @pinkpebblehome

Instagram Followers: 90.9K

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Sandhya Majji is a home decor blogger who makes classy decor videos. A former programme manager with Dell.

Sandhya is not just about home decor. She’s a travel enthusiast, documenting her adventures @pinkpebble, and a dedicated fitness enthusiast. Besides, Her diverse interests make her a well-rounded guide to all things home decor. Furthermore, Did we mention she’s a state level hockey player too? 

Easy DIY Home Decor Hack by Sandhya:

Meenakshi Singh @decor_miniz

Instagram Followers: 255K

Meenakshi Singh is a product stylist and content creator based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. She loves DIY home decor and lifestyle blogging and is also a mom blogger for her baby girl. Besides, She does product reviews that enhance her home with beautiful home decor pieces. Furthermore, She has collaborated with Window Deco, Amazon Home India, and Home Monde Lifestyle to name a few.

Here is how she styles her home with this DIY tealight diya:

Sunita Rawat @sunitas_creative_world

Instagram Followers: 66.7K

Sunita Rawat is passionate about home decor, DIYs, art and crafts. She also has a flair for creative jewellery design. However, She loves making aesthetic articles that add to her home decor.

Sunita currently has 258K Subscribers on YouTube. Moreover, where she regularly updates her fans with DIY hacks and artistic ideas to spruce up their homes.

Here is a DIY dream catcher made by Sunita in collaboration with Hobby India Official:

These DIY Home Decor Artists know how to make a home look incredible. Moreover, check their accounts and follow them to get inspiration for your home with DIY hacks. 

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