The Viral Baby: PM Modi's Candid Pic With Kid In His Arms Sparks Buzz | Internet Asks 'Who Is He?'

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's candid picture with a baby in his arms at his official residence in Lok Kalyan Marg has sparked a buzz on social media, with netizens left wondering about the identity of the child.

The now-viral picture was shared by PM Modi on his social media, with a caption, reading, "With a young friend who came to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg yesterday."

Who Is the Viral Baby?

The baby in the viral picture has been identified as Neeom Aswin Krishna, nicknamed ‘Omy’. He is the son of influencers Diya Krishna and Aswin Ganesh, and the grandson of South Indian actor-politician Krishnakumar, who has close ties with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Krishnakumar along with his family members met PM Modi at the latter's residence in New Delhi on Saturday.

Following the meeting, Krishnakumar said it was a “blessing” to have had the opportunity to meet in person the beloved Prime Minister of India, “whom even world leaders watch with respect”.

“May the Almighty bestow long life and good health upon this karma yogi of India,” he added.

‘Biggest Fan Moment’

Influencer Diya Krishna could not stop gushing about her meeting with PM Modi. In a post on Instagram, she called herself a “big time fan” of the Prime Minister.

She said, “Biggest Fan Moment!! Still waiting for someone to wake me up from an hour well spent with our Beloved Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modiji today, a day my family and I will never forget. @narendramodi Always and forever your big time fan.”

Diya's sister Ahaana Krishna, who is an actress and a YouTuber, said that she was in “absolute awe” seeing a man of his stature welcoming them with “so much warmth and personal connect”.

She added, “From patiently listening to us, answering our many little questions, to engaging in simple, genuine conversation, there came a moment when we almost forgot we were in the presence of one of the world’s most influential leaders. It was a beautiful reminder that simplicity and greatness can, indeed, go hand in hand. This morning will remain deeply special.”

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