Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a selfie video on Instagram thanking young people for their suggestions regarding government measures against exam paper leaks.
The outreach comes as students from the CJP group continue protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. The Prime Minister's decision to use a social media platform to engage directly with the youth reflects the growing tension surrounding the NEET exam row and the demand for systemic reform in national testing.
In the video, Modi said he thanked youngsters for providing what he described as insightful suggestions. He used the platform to announce that the government is taking steps to curb the occurrence of paper leaks that have disrupted academic cycles and sparked widespread anger among candidates.
The digital strategy appears to have resonated with a broad audience. Reports indicate that Modi gained 1,000,000 Instagram followers overnight following the release of the video [1]. This surge in followers suggests a significant reach among the younger demographic, even as physical protests persist in the capital.
The protests at Jantar Mantar have focused on the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). Students have demanded transparency, and accountability from the government to ensure that future examinations are leak-proof and fair for all applicants.
Modi said in the message that the bond between the government and the youth will continue to grow. By bypassing traditional press conferences in favor of a selfie-style video, the Prime Minister attempted to frame the government's response as a personal and direct dialogue with the affected students.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a selfie video on Instagram thanking young people for their suggestions”
The use of a high-engagement platform like Instagram to address the NEET paper leak controversy indicates a strategic shift toward digital crisis management. By targeting the youth demographic directly, the administration is attempting to neutralize the momentum of physical protests at Jantar Mantar and pivot the narrative from government failure to a collaborative process of improvement.
