New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, November 12, said he has had a long relationship with the media, right from the days when he used to arrange chairs for them at events.

Addressing a Diwali Milan for journalists at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in New Delhi, Modi said he has seen journalism in the country evolve from press releases to "Insta reels".

"Those who have been around for a long time know that I have had a close and cordial relationship with all of you for many years. From press releases to Instagram reels, I have witnessed a long journey of media communication," the PM said.

He said in the early 1990s, he was often tasked with making arrangements for reporters when the party held ...