Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a new milestone on Sunday by becoming the most followed global leader on the social media platform X (previously Twitter). He now has over 100 million followers, more than Virat Kohli (64.1 million) and Taylor Swift (95.3 million).
“A hundred million on @X! I'm happy to be on this vibrant medium and cherish the discussion, debate, insights, people’s blessings, constructive criticism, and more. Looking forward to an equally engaging time in the future as well,” PM Modi posted on X.
PM Modi has more followers than other global leaders like US President Joe Biden (38.1 million), Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed (11.2 million), and Pope Francis (18.5 million).
Compared to other Indian political leaders, PM Modi stands out. Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million, Akhilesh Yadav has 19.9 million, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million.
PM Modi also has more followers than global celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).
PM Modi’s social media following is bigger than popular athletes like Indian cricketer Virat Kohli (64.1 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million), and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million).
In the last three years, PM Modi’s X handle gained about 30 million followers. His influence extends to other platforms with nearly 25 million subscribers on YouTube and over 91 million followers on Instagram.
Since joining the platform in 2009, PM Modi has used it for positive engagement. He actively follows many common citizens, interacts with them, replies to their messages, and has never blocked anyone. Modi uses the platform organically, without paid promotions or bots.
With his insightful and engaging posts on X, PM Modi has captivated millions worldwide. His rise in the digital world shows his influential presence and his ability to connect with a diverse audience.
