PM Modi Recalls Early Political Days at BJP Deepavali Milan
· India · The Hindu, News18
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed journalists at a Deepavali Milan programme organized at the BJP Headquarters in New Delhi on November 12, 2026. Reflecting on his political journey, the Prime Minister recalled how a brigade of women journalists in 2001 correctly anticipated his appointment as Gujarat Chief Minister before it was officially announced. He lauded the media's evolution from issuing traditional press releases to producing Instagram reels while noting that the warmth of professional relationships has remained unchanged. Mr. Modi also marked his completion of 25 years as the head of a government last month. The event was attended by numerous media personnel and party officials in the capital.
Why it matters
The Prime Minister's remarks underscore the evolving relationship between political leadership and the media landscape in India over the past two decades.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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