Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a remarkable milestone on social media, surpassing 100 million followers on X (formerly Twitter). This achievement makes him the second most followed global leader on the platform, trailing only former US President Barack Obama. PM Modi’s account has witnessed an impressive growth of nearly 30 million followers in the past three years, showcasing his expansive global reach and influence.
Expressing his delight over this significant feat, PM Modi posted on X, “A hundred million on @X! Happy to be on this vibrant medium and cherish the discussion, debate, insights, people’s blessings, constructive criticism and more.” He added, “Looking forward to an equally engaging time in the future as well.”
It’s noteworthy that PM Modi has not only established himself as the Prime Minister of the most populous nation globally for the third consecutive term but also emerged as one of the most popular figures worldwide. He holds the second spot for most followed leaders on X, trailing former US President Barack Obama, who has 31.7 million more followers than the Indian Prime Minister on the microblogging platform.
PM Modi is followed by his former US counterpart, Donald Trump, who boasts 87.4 million followers on X. US President Joe Biden holds the fourth position with 38.1 million followers, followed by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan with 21.5 million followers. Notably, the Indian Prime Minister even surpasses global celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).
When comparing the follower counts of various Indian leaders on X, PM Modi stands out significantly. AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million followers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has 19.9 million followers, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million followers. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million followers, his son Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million followers, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million.
Interestingly, PM Modi boasts a larger following than prominent Bollywood figures like Amitabh Bachchan, considered one of the greatest actors of all time, with 48.9 million followers, Shah Rukh Khan with 44.1 million followers, and South India superstar Rajinikanth with 6.4 million followers.
PM Modi’s influence extends beyond X. He enjoys a substantial presence on other social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram, with nearly 25 million subscribers on YouTube and over 91 million followers on Instagram respectively.
