Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed his Cabinet colleagues on July 24, 2026, to actively establish an Instagram presence and regularly engage with young citizens. The directive came during a Union Cabinet meeting where ministers reviewed major amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aiming to tighten penal provisions for examination paper leaks.
During the session, the Prime Minister inquired about how many ministers maintained active Instagram accounts and how frequently they published content. Referencing the demographic profile of students protesting against NEET examination paper leaks at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi emphasized the necessity of directly connecting with young citizens on the digital platforms they use most.
He urged ministers to regularly release videos, create reels, and conduct interactive live sessions to proactively communicate government initiatives. Highlighting that crores of young people navigate the social media platform daily, he noted that cabinet members must consistently showcase official policy work and administrative progress. The directive follows a vertical-angle video released by the Prime Minister addressing student concerns over examination integrity.
