Modi Recalls Journalists Telling Him He Had Become Gujarat Chief Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled that a group of journalists once told him he had become Gujarat chief minister and urged him to distribute sweets. Speaking at the BJP headquarters, he said only a few senior party leaders knew about the development when the journalists entered his room. Modi described the media’s shift from press releases to Instagram reels and praised reporters who go to disaster sites. He said Indian media plays a vital role in sustaining democracy. He also urged media organisations to highlight India’s achievements and raise awareness about the fight against drug abuse.