'Thank you, friends': PM Modi appears on Instagram for second time in 24 hours; know what he said

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted another video on Instagram on Friday night. In this video, he thanked those who watched and commented on his previous video. PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the way people viewed and offered suggestions regarding the video he shared yesterday. This marks the second time within 24 hours that PM Modi has posted a video on Instagram.

Was Video Shared Yesterday Also?

It is worth noting that PM Modi had shared a video on Instagram late Thursday night as well. In that video, he provided information about the steps the government is taking regarding the paper leak issue. That video went viral. Reports suggest that during a cabinet meeting on Friday, PM Modi also asked his ministers to remain active on Instagram and create 'Reels'.

Is PM Modi Going Viral Repeatedly?

Significantly, PM Modi's fan following on Instagram has seen a massive surge following his previous video; he gained over a million followers. Meanwhile, his earlier video was viewed by approximately 16.3 million people on Instagram. The video posted on Friday also garnered over a million views in a very short span of time.

Is there a Shift in the Government's Stance?

It is noteworthy that the central government's stance regarding the protests over the NEET paper leak has undergone a significant shift over the past two days. Measures such as the announcement to set up fast-track courts, holding political-level dialogues with protesters, and introducing new legislation signal this change.

Initially, the ruling party did not attach much importance to the agitation; however, the last 48 hours have witnessed well-planned political initiatives, extensive discussions, policy assurances, and a relatively softer approach towards the protesters on the part of the government.

In a post on the social media platform X on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the government has decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure that those involved in paper leak cases receive severe punishment as quickly as possible. He stated, "Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth. Those who play with the future of our youth will not be spared."

Meanwhile, discussions between senior Union ministers and Sonam Wangchuk continued. Wangchuk's prolonged hunger strike had become the focal point of the movement, and his popularity among the youth extended well beyond the issue of the NEET paper leak. The talks concluded late Thursday night when Wangchuk ended his hunger strike in the presence of Union ministers J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh.