Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked millions of supporters after one of his Instagram reels reportedly crossed 303 million views within 24 hours, making it one of the most widely viewed political social media videos in a single day. The milestone came at a time when student demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities continued in the national capital.
In a fresh video message shared on social media, the Prime Minister opened with the words “Thank you, friends,” expressing gratitude for the overwhelming response and the suggestions shared by young people across the country. He said the interaction reflected the growing importance of digital platforms in connecting citizens with their elected leadership.
Modi noted that the enthusiasm shown by young audiences encourages the government to continue engaging with them on issues that matter. He added that constructive public feedback helps strengthen democratic participation and enables policymakers to understand people’s expectations more effectively.
The Prime Minister also revisited the government’s position on examination reforms, stressing that paper leaks and other irregularities are being treated as serious offences. According to him, protecting students’ academic future remains a top priority, and authorities have worked over the past several weeks to ensure that affected candidates do not lose an academic year because of disruptions.
He highlighted that the Centre is moving towards introducing a stronger legal framework to tackle organised examination fraud. The proposed measures include stricter punishment for those involved in paper leak networks and the possibility of fast-track judicial proceedings to ensure quicker action against offenders.
The renewed digital outreach comes as student groups continue protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding greater transparency, accountability, and structural reforms in the country’s competitive examination system. Demonstrators have called for stronger safeguards to prevent future irregularities and restore confidence in public recruitment and entrance examinations.
While the protests remain a significant political issue, the Prime Minister’s social media engagement has generated widespread discussion online. Supporters described the viral reel as evidence of his strong digital connect with young audiences, while others used the comment sections to raise concerns about education reforms and examination governance.
The government has maintained that it is committed to improving the integrity of the examination process through administrative reforms, technological safeguards, and tougher legal action against organised malpractice. As discussions continue, both the proposed reforms and the ongoing student movement are expected to remain at the centre of the national debate in the coming weeks.
