Modi Tops Ministers in Social Media, Addresses CJP Protests with Vertical Video
Sources told NDTV that at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was revealed as the top performer in social media among all his ministers. India is Meta's largest market by users. Ministers were briefed on their performance over May 1 to August 15 across Instagram, X, and Facebook using metrics like daily average posts and engagement rates. PM Modi issued a vertical video on July 23 addressing protests led by the online Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over exam irregularities, assuring students of stricter laws against paper leaks. Ministers were advised to engage more with youth through Instagram Reels and interactive sessions.
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At a Cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Modi was identified as the top performer in social media among his ministers.
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