Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a late-night Instagram video thanking young people for their positive responses and suggestions regarding government actions [1].
The interaction comes as the administration addresses ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. By engaging directly with "Gen Z" audiences via short-form video, the Prime Minister is attempting to mitigate frustration over systemic examination failures and paper leaks.
Reports on the exact timing of the post vary. Some sources said the video was uploaded after 11 p.m. on Friday [1], while others said it appeared after midnight the following day [2]. The video served as a follow-up to a previous message where the Prime Minister discussed government measures to combat paper leaks and implement examination reforms [3, 4].
"Thank you, friends. I got the opportunity to meet you last night," Modi said. "The way you have responded to the video, sent positive suggestions...thanks to everybody" [3].
The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of the bond between the government and the younger generation. "Your love for me will remain, and our relationship will grow stronger...thank you, friends," Modi said [4].
While some reports focus on the video as a promise of further action regarding paper-leak investigations [3], others describe the content as a broader thank-you for suggestions on examination reforms [4]. The use of an Instagram Reel allows the Prime Minister to bypass traditional media channels and speak directly to a demographic that has been vocal about academic transparency, and fairness.
“"Thank you, friends. I got the opportunity to meet you last night."”
This digital outreach represents a strategic effort to maintain a positive relationship with India's youth amid widespread unrest over competitive exam integrity. By framing the government's response as a collaborative dialogue based on 'insightful suggestions,' the administration seeks to pivot from the criticism of student protesters toward a narrative of inclusive reform.
