‘We too will share PM Modi’s reels if…’: CJP reacts as PM’s viral Instagram video sets new record | Today’s news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has created a new world record online. His Instagram Reel garnered 303 million views in 24 hours. This surpassed IShowSpeed’s previous record of 300 million views for the same period. This earlier entry included him meeting BTS during the FIFA World Cup.
Prime Minister Modi’s Instagram Reel came days after major student protests in Delhi. Thousands of people, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. It happened on July 20.
They cited alleged irregularities related to the leaks of examination documents. In the viral video, Modi addressed the students as “friends”, deviating from his usual “mitron”.
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PM Modi’s Instagram Reel created a new world record by getting 303 million views in 24 hours, breaking the previous record of 300 million views held by IShowSpeed.
PM Modi addressed the students as “friends” to create a more communicative and approachable tone while discussing the serious issues surrounding the NEET paper leak, especially after the high-profile student protests.
Public reaction was mixed; while some appreciate the reach, others criticize them as ineffective and call for real action, such as the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Prime Minister Modi announced plans for tougher laws against paper leakage in response to student protests and said the Union Cabinet had approved a bill for tougher measures.
Critics say PM Modi should have addressed the issue in Parliament rather than through a video on social media as it may undermine the seriousness of the student protests and demands.
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“Stricter measures against paper leaks will come in tomorrow’s cabinet!” described the video. The viral video has garnered 337 million views since its release.
The Prime Minister thanked the people for their reactions and suggestions. He announced plans for a tough law against paper leaks.
PM Modi shared the announcement through his Instagram video late on July 23. The Union Cabinet approved the bill the next day. The new law will be tabled in the ongoing session of Parliament next week.
Later, in a separate video, PM Modi thanked Netizens for their reactions to the video.
“Thank you guys. I got the opportunity to talk to you at midnight. The way you responded to my video, the positive suggestions you gave, thank you all. Your love will continue to flow; our relationship will continue to grow closer. Thank you, thank you, friends,” he said in a new video on Instagram.
Reaction on social networks
However, PM Modi’s latest venture on social media has not impressed many. Several users wrote that they would rather focus on the real issues.
“How will this help the Indian economy? Will FIIs come back to the Indian stock market after this success of Modi-ji?” one of them asked.
“Who cares, as he collects unknown medals all over the world and then forgets, this medal with so called millions of views will also be forgotten, no problem,” wrote one user.
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One user tried to decode the reason behind the video’s virality: “It just shows the desperation of Indian students to see Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.”
“What a downfall for Modiji… From Prime Minister to an actual minister,” came the sarcastic comment.
“Dear Prime Minister, I mention the apology for the dead students, injured on July 20, the responsibility and resignation of the Minister of Education and a warning to others, maybe it would exceed 1 billion views,” another user said.
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CJP’s reaction to PM Modi’s Instagram Reel
The CJP herself reacted to the record news. It read, “Apna kaam chhod kar sab kuch kar lete hai mahamanav ji (Superman is capable of doing everything except what he is supposed to do).
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka also reacted to Prime Minister Modi’s viral Reel. The IIT Kanpur and London School of Economics alumnus said, “If PM Modi is making reels at night, it means there is something wrong with the system and some things need to change. He also found out how angry students are.”
“The anger that the mainstream media won’t show you shows on Instagram. Maybe that’s why Modi-ji came to the platform to shoot late night Reels,” he said.
“But, Modi-ji, the reels will not work. The most stringent action you are talking about is to ask Dharmendra Pradhan to resign. Then go ahead and make more reels. We too will share your reels,” said Ranka.
