'Will keep you posted': Modi says he is considering quitting social media

Modi has more than 50 million followers on Twitter and his Facebook page has more than 44 million 'likes'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening said he is considering "giving up" his social media accounts, prompting thousands of appeals to him to stay but getting a cold response from the Congress party.

"This Sunday, thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube. Will keep you all posted," said Modi on Twitter at 8.56pm.

Modi, with roughly 50 million followers on Twitter; 44 million 'likes' on Facebook and 35 million followers on Instagram, uses social media to speak about his government's policies or appealing for peace.

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