New Delhi, (14/12/2018): Aam Aadmi Party recently concluded its two day National Social Media Conference today. More than 200 participants from 21 states and UT’s across the nation came to attend the seminars and engage in team building activities.
Multiple sessions were held on topics ranging from Revamping Communication strategy, effective use of social media tools and distribution among others.
The participants were also hosted for a dinner by party convener, Arvind Kejriwal, and was attended by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia.
Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam also addressed the conference on the role of social media in the upcoming elections and joined the team for lunch.
While addressing the participants, Ankit Lal, Head of Social Media, AAP said, “National Social Media Conference gives an opportunity to everyone to exchange innovative ideas, share challenges, brainstorm solutions and leave with heightened spirits. In that regard, this has been a highly successful conference. ”
He added, “The BJP will talk about mandir-masjid but we will talk about water-electricity-health-
Speaking about the menace of fake news, Ankit Lal said, “Those who have nothing to show for their work resort to fake news and thus we have no need for it.”
Speaking in context with the recently concluded assembly elections, Aarti Chadha member of AAP SM said, “BJP IT cell or troll army filled the internet with hate, fear, threats and thus they got a befitting reply. We must keep the course of discussion respectful and free.The focus this time will be to combat communal and divisive agendas with clarity and conviction”
Dr. Nehal another Social Media volunteer said, “We will use Whatsapp to counter the fake propaganda being spread by BJP on SM.”
Ankit Lal added, “We will also ask people to make video testimonials for the work done by Arvind Kejriwal government in Delhi. We also agreed upon to give more push to other Social Media platforms like Instagram, Sharechat and Telegram.”
It was also announced that the party will soon be launching a tool to help the Social Media volunteers to help them get information in real time.
