PM Modi | New Delhi, Nov. 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the media landscape has undergone major changes, with social media and Instagram Reels transforming how news reaches the public.
Addressing journalists at a Diwali Milan programme at the BJP headquarters in Delhi, Modi recalled his long association with the media.
He said that during his early days in the BJP, he was responsible for arranging chairs at media events. He also recalled interacting with reporters on various subjects.
Modi praised field reporters who work in difficult conditions to cover disasters and crises. He said nothing was impossible in the world of media.
PM Modi Highlights Changing Journalism and India’s Development
The Prime Minister highlighted the technological changes in journalism over recent years. He recalled how outside broadcast vans once played a major role in covering media events.
However, mobile phones have now become powerful broadcasting tools, he said.
Modi also pointed to the changing role of press releases. Earlier, organisers issued press releases after every programme. Now, social media platforms and Instagram Reels have become major sources of information.
During the interaction, Modi also spoke about his government’s development initiatives and efforts to eradicate poverty.
He said the government had lifted 50 crore people out of poverty over the past 12 years. He contrasted these achievements with earlier political slogans such as “Garibi Hatao”.
The Prime Minister urged journalists to highlight the achievements of individuals who have overcome challenges and achieved extraordinary success. He said their stories should reach audiences across the world.
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