New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late-night video on social media added around 1 million followers on Instagram overnight, an indication of the wide reach and public acceptance of his insights on the paper leaks issue.
Observers credited PM Modi’s high-engagement selfie video addressing exam paper leaks for the overnight surge in his Instagram followers, taking the total number of his followers to nearly 101 million.
The Prime Minister commands a massive digital presence on the world stage. He ranks as the most-followed politician and world leader globally, holding more than double the followers of other prominent international figures like US President Donald Trump.
Apart from a direct connect with people, PM Modi’s video reflected an approach blending political pragmatism and governance dharma.
On one hand, he showed his government’s willingness to engage with dissenters rather than dismiss them outright. On the other, he leveraged the moment to push for systemic reforms that align with his broader narrative of efficiency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption.
Addressing the deep distress caused by paper leaks to students and their families, the Prime Minister said on Thursday that the Union government has taken multiple measures over the past two-and-a-half months, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of those responsible.
“I am aware that paper leaks cause immense distress to students and their parents,” he added.
Highlighting the Union government’s priority to safeguard the future of examinees, PM Modi said that all resources were mobilised to conduct examinations without delay for nearly 22 lakh (2.2 million) students.
“The results were declared just five days ago on July 19, and we are receiving news of the joy felt by successful students across the country,” he added.
The Prime Minister emphasised that the Union government will not rest on its laurels.
He said he personally worked tirelessly to prepare a strong proposal for fast-track courts and stringent punishments for those involved in examination malpractices.
(IANS)
