In Pics: How PM Narendra Modi charmed one and all at Facebook Headquarters
During his second day of stay at Silicon Valley Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday visited the headquarters of social networking site Facebook.
Prime Minister here attended a question and answer 'town-hall' session with Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg at their office at Hackers Square.
During his interaction with the IT persons, the Prime Minister said a lot had to be done to bridge the digital divide in India.
Modi, dressed in a white shirt and black pants and a black Nehru jacket arrived for the Town Hall, he was greeted by Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan. [Updates: PM Narendra Modi vists US]
Here are a few images of the historic session:
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
PM Modi being welcomed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
Mark Zuckerberg showing his office to PM Modi. The insights wall at the Facebook headquarters flashed about its 'India Connection'.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
At the usually very casual Facebook headquarters, Zuckerberg came dressed in a black suit and purple tie. His wife Priscilla Chan accompanied him.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
Facebook shared some images of PM Modi's Facebook wall which received most likes and were shared the most.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
PM Modi, dressed in a white shirt and black pants and a black Nehru jacket, arrived for the townhall.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
Ahead of his interaction with Modi, Zuckerberg changed his profile picture to support 'Digital India'. Within minutes, Modi too changed his picture to thank him.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
Patriotic songs like "Des Rangila Rangila" and "Dhoom Machale" from Bollywood films played in the hall before PM Modi's arrival.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
PM Modi wrote a message "Ahimsa Parmo Dharma. Satyamev Jayatey" in Gujarati on Facebook's famed real Wall, to be preserved for posterity.
Facebook charmed by PM Modi
PM Modi also met the family of Facebook Chairman & CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook HQ.