India, Aug. 13 -- Stepping up his efforts to reach out to Gen Z in the aftermath of the Jantar Mantar protests last month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned the youth on Wednesday that in the era of reels, social media influencers could take them down certain paths, but a "shortcut will cut you short."

"This is the era of reels. Social media influencers often pull you in and take you down certain paths. In this age of shortcuts, let us remember a message often displayed at railway stations: A shortcut will cut you short. This is written because some people have a habit of jumping onto the tracks instead of using the railway bridge. However, if there is a shortcut you should take to get ahead in life, it is to read the autobiography ...