TIKTOK STARS FROM PUNJAB, HARYANA, HP SAY THEY STAND BY COUNTRY
The central government on Monday, banned a host of Chinese apps, among them was TikTok. Now, with the app banned, stars that rose to fame with the help of the platform say they will explore other options.
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, who was popular on TikTok, says he wholeheartedly supports the Indian government’s decision: “Government has taken the right step after tension increased on the line of actual control (LAC).”
“I do not regret the banning of TikTok. I will remain active on Twitter and Instagram. My country comes first,” he said.
Moga’s five-year-old TikTok star, whose cheeky one-liners and adorable eye rolls in the guise of a tiny ‘sardarji’ won hearts across the globe and even caught the eye of Punjab chief minister Captain Amarinder Singh, has asked fans to follow her on Instagram instead.
In a recent video, the tiny sardar, Noorpreet Kaur aka Noor, requests her supporters to follow her on Instagram.
Noor’s father, Satnam Singh, said, “We stand by the government’s decision, but we request that a similar Indian platform should be introduced where children like Noor can exhibit their talent.”
For nursing student Shiwani Thakur, TikTok, was a way of showcasing the Himachali culture.
“I deleted TikTok two-anda-half weeks ago. Now, I use the Indian app Roposo, which is not quite up to the scratch but is a good alternative. I will continue to represent my culture and reach out to people. The banning of the app hasn’t affected me much.”
Haryana’s politician Sonali Phogat, who had become famous through TikTok, did not respond despite repeated attempts.