This video of PM Modi went viral, got more than 100 million views in 24 hours on Instagram
Uma Shankar April 20, 2026 10:24 PM

PM Modi Jhalmuri Video Viral: During the assembly election campaign in West Bengal, the video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopping on the roadside in Jhargram to eat Jhalmuri is going viral. The incident took place shortly after PM Modi addressed a public rally in Jhargram. He was about to board a helicopter when he suddenly stopped at a roadside shop. This video has been shared from PM Modi's official Instagram and Facebook account. This video went viral on Instagram and got 100 million (10 crore) views within 24 hours, while on the other hand, the video posted on Facebook got 91 million (about 9.1 crore) views.

PM Modi said this to the shopkeeper

In this video which is becoming increasingly viral, PM Modi goes to the shopkeeper and asks him to feed us his Jhalmuri. PM Modi asks the shopkeeper, how much does your Jhalmuri cost, after this PM Modi asks the next question, how much does a good one cost…?

In response to this question, the shopkeeper would tell Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 30. When the shopkeeper asks PM Modi whether he eats onions, PM Modi says - Yes, he eats onions, but does not eat his brain.

Who is the shopkeeper?

The shop where Prime Minister Narendra Modi stopped is that of Vikram Sah, a resident of Gaya district of Bihar, who has been running Jhalmuri shop in Jhargram for the last 12 years. The sudden stop of the Prime Minister's convoy became a memorable moment for both shopkeepers and onlookers. PA Modi Modi enjoyed Jhalmuri during his campaign tour in West Bengal. Talking about Jhalmuri, it is a popular Bengali street food made from puffed rice, green chillies and other spices. Sources also said that Google search traffic for Jhalmuri is the highest in 22 years.

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