# India’s Modi turns to Instagram to woo young voters after Gen Z protest

https://mins.news/en/item/15034

- Reuters, 2026-08-06 10:40 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-modi-turns-instagram-woo-young-voters-after-gen-z-protest-2026-08-06/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a74648d16de0200012b6989

> Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently used Instagram to post selfie-style videos. The clips were filmed after hours of work as he seeks to attract younger voters. The move follows Gen Z protests that exposed growing frustration. Those demonstrations focused on limited opportunities for jobs and education.

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