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PM Modi's Instagram following jumps by nearly 1 million overnight after he posts selfie video addressing NEET paper leak; total reaches 102 million

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gained around 1 million Instagram followers overnight after posting a selfie-style video addressing concerns over the NEET paper leak and outlining the Centre's plans to strengthen the examination system.

The video, shared on Thursday night, came amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy and a series of government measures aimed at restoring confidence in competitive examinations.

As of Friday, the Prime Minister's Instagram account had crossed 102 million followers.

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