Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a remarkable achievement, becoming the most-followed world leader on the social media platform X, with over 100 million followers. This milestone indicates that PM Modi's "X Family" has now grown to encompass 100 million members.
“A hundred million on. Happy to be on this vibrant medium and cherish the discussion, debate, insights, people’s blessings, constructive criticism and more,” PM Modi wrote on X.
He also anticipates an equally interactive experience in the future.
When it comes to social media followings among Indian politicians, PM Modi stands out prominently. For comparison, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, while Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million, and Akhilesh Yadav from the Samajwadi Party has 19.9 million.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee follows with 7.4 million, alongside RJD's Lalu Prasad Yadav with 6.3 million, Tejashwi Yadav at 5.2 million, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar with 2.9 million. To put it into perspective, PM Modi's 100 million followers on X exceed the total combined following of all leaders in the INDIA bloc, which stands at 95 million.
An interesting note is that PM Modi's follower count surpasses the population of Canada by 2.5 times, the UK by 1.4 times, Germany by 1.2 times, Italy by 2.5 times, Australia by 3.7 times, and New Zealand by 18 times.
In the global context, PM Modi's social media following eclipses that of other leaders, including US President Joe Biden with 38.1 million followers, Dubai's HH Sheikh Mohammed with 11.2 million, Pope Francis at 18.5 million, Giorgia Meloni with 2.4 million, Justin Trudeau with 6.5 million, Andres Manuel with 10.9 million, and Recep Tayyip Erdogan with 21.5 million.
His vast popularity has drawn the interest of world leaders, who recognize that engaging with him can significantly boost their own follower numbers and interactions, as seen recently in Italy and Austria.
Moreover, PM Modi's follower count exceeds that of notable global athletes, such as Virat Kohli with 64.1 million, Neymar Jr. with 63.6 million, and LeBron James with 52.9 million. He also outnumbers celebrities like Taylor Swift with 95.3 million, Lady Gaga with 83.1 million, and Kim Kardashian with 75.2 million.
In just the past three years, PM Modi's following on X has grown by approximately 30 million users. His influence extends to other platforms as well, 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 as a means for meaningful engagement. Renowned for his active and relatable approach, he consistently interacts with ordinary users, responds to messages, and notably, has never blocked anyone. He maintains an organic presence on social media, avoiding paid promotions and artificial engagement strategies.
Through a combination of engaging and thought-provoking content on X, the Prime Minister has captivated millions globally. His rise in the digital space showcases his impactful presence and ability to connect with a diverse audience.
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