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Narendra Modi social media presence and misinformation

Overview

In late July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved a social media milestone when an Instagram video thanking the public for their feedback amassed over 306 million views within 24 hours. This engagement resulted in his account surpassing 100 million followers, making him the first politician worldwide to reach that threshold.

By mid-August 2026, the digital landscape surrounding the Prime Minister shifted toward the circulation of misleading content. Fact-checkers identified several viral videos targeting Modi, including manipulated footage claiming he disrespected the National Anthem and mislabeled clips from July 2026 NEET protests being presented as anti-Modi demonstrations occurring during Independence Day celebrations in Delhi.

Entities

Siwan · Narendra Modi · Indian National Congress · Rajiv Chowk Metro station

Timeline

5 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
India: Fact checks debunk viral videos targeting PM Modi
Fact checks reveal that viral videos claiming Prime Minister Narendra Modi disrespected the National Anthem and that anti-Modi protests occurred on Independence Day 2026 are misleading or edited.
29 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Narendra Modi's Instagram video sets viewership record with 306 million watches
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Instagram video released on 25 July attracted over 306 million views in 24 hours, earning the platform’s most‑watched reel record and adding about 1 million new followers.

Sources

boomlive.in · factly.in · newsmeter.in · timeskuwait.com