Prime Minister Narendra Modi's selfie with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang created a buzz on social media recently. It also prompted the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal to write reports on Modi's online presence and his penchant for taking selfies. Now, commentators are hailing Modi for taking this GenX fad to furthering his diplomacy. It is history now as to how Modi used social media during the Lok Sabha elections, but his 'selfie diplomacy' is also turning out to be a talking point. Here we look back at his famous selfies: President @elbegdorj and I say hello! pic.twitter.com/pOLjONQRIB — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 17, 2015 It's selfie time! Thanks Premier Li. pic.twitter.com/DSCTszSnq3 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2015 Took selfies with young friends at CNES. We were all trying to take the best selfie out there. pic.twitter.com/xPmKNCgi3G — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 11, 2015 Great meeting with @narendramodi this afternoon in Delhi! pic.twitter.com/yyByArfSMR — dick costolo (@dickc) March 24, 2015 With my friend @TonyAbbottMHR at the MCG. pic.twitter.com/mprgKYPuxG — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 18, 2014 PM Bainimarama took our selfie before the banquet he hosted yesterday evening. pic.twitter.com/0IHQFouNmL — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 20, 2014 #bestselfieever #namo #modivate #relliancefoundation pic.twitter.com/nBAEHTPOjG — Sonam Kapoor (@sonamakapoor) October 25, 2014
