Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a new Instagram Reel benchmark after one of his selfie-style videos passed 300 million views within 24 hours, according to the report. The post reportedly became the platform’s most-watched single Reel in that time frame, putting the 75-year-old leader at the center of a major social media moment.
The milestone came as student protests were unfolding across India. The available report says the demonstrations were being led by a group identified as the Cockroach Janta Party, creating a sharp contrast between a fast-moving political story on the ground and Modi’s massive visibility online.
Modi is said to have uploaded two selfie videos on Instagram during this period. While the first clip drew the record-breaking audience, the broader reaction has focused on the timing of the posts as public unrest spread in different parts of the country.
The episode highlights how political leaders can dominate online platforms even during periods of domestic tension. In this case, Modi’s Instagram reach appears to have turned a routine social media upload into a record-setting event tied closely to a wider national political backdrop.
