FWICE APPEALS TO ALL THE CELELBRITIES TO DISTANCE FROM PROMOTING CHINESE PRODUCTS AND BRANDS

Jyothi Venkatesh

The Ministry of Information Technology of the Government of India, invoking its power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 and in view of the emergent nature of threats has decided to block 59 apps since in view of information available they are engaged in activities which is prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order.

Ashoke Pandit, Chjief Advisor, B.N. Tiwari, President, Ashok Dubey, Gen Sec and Gangeshwarlal Shrivastav have written on behalf of scores or artists, workers and technicians of the entire media and entertainment industry and appealed to all the concerned actors, actresses and technicians to distance themselves from promoting the china brands through their advertisement projects. “We therefore request all not to endorse any Chinese brand in the wake of the ongoing tension between the two countries.

It is an issue of a serious concern and we should all give utter priority to the safety and security of our Nation. For us the “Nation comes First”. Hence, we appeal all to kindly refrain from promoting any Chinese products or related brands.20 Indian Army soldiers were martyred during a violent face-off with the Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in Ladhakh on June 15 night. We all should stand in solidarity with the Nation and support our soldiers. We once again appeal all to come together and show your real patriotism”.