Sheldon Pinto

When I wake up in the morning, I always have this habit of checking for updates. And as iPhone users would know, there are always plenty of updates available showing up in the updates section on a daily basis. Going through my routine check for app updates on iOS, I also happened to tap on the Search button at the bottom. As usual, one would find a 'Trending' list of sorts that showcases what users on the Apple App Store are searching for. While it usually is a varied mix of apps and games, today was a bit different.

Turns out, Apple iPhone users just can't get enough of their prime minister. Every single search query on the App Store's trending section shows that a lot of users are searching for the Narendra Modi app. The listed search terms include, namo app, narendra modi app, narendra modi, pm modi, narinder modi, pmo india and more.

While the App Store is loaded to the brim with apps and games to do with the PM, it is easy to tell that everyone is searching for the much-talked about Narendra Modi app that lets the citizens not just get in touch with the PM but voice out their opinions as well.

The app, which has been in existence since a long time, as of now is important for other reasons.

Everyone's flocking to it in order to voice out their opinion on a survey about the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes. The survey on the app includes questions that asks whether or not one thinks there is black money in India and if people mind the inconvenience faced to fight against black money. It has been over two weeks since the announcement and now it seems that PM Modi himself wants to know the opinion of the public, which is where his app comes in. And from what we can see everyone's hunting for it.