PM Narendra Modi amasses 100 million follower on X; Becomes most followed world leader

PM Modi has a large following across social media. While the number on X is staggering, YouTube and Instagram don’t fall short by any regard. On YouTube, the PM has around 25 million subscribers and on Instagram, he has around 91 million followers.

By  Storyboard18Jul 15, 2024 10:20 AM
PM Narendra Modi amasses 100 million follower on X; Becomes most followed world leader
Prime Minister Modi took to X to share a message on achieving the milestone. He said, "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.” (Image taken from @narendramodi via Twitter)(Image taken from @narendramodi via Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached 100 million followers on X, becoming the most followed world leader on the micro-blogging platform. From the 100 million, 30 million followers were amassed over the last three years itself.

Prime Minister Modi took to X to share a message on achieving the milestone. He said, "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.”

“Looking forward to an equally engaging time in the future as well,” he added.

Among other Indian politicians, PM Modi surpasses the rest with a substantially greater following. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million, Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav has 19.9 million, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million. While other notable politicians like RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million followers, Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million.

Globally too, PM Modi has significantly more followers on X that other prominent world leaders. US President Joe Biden has 38.1 million followers, Dubai's HH Sheikh Mohammed has 11.2 million, and Pope Francis has 18.5 million. 

Additionally, when compared to global sports and pop culture icons, PM Modi surpasses even some of the biggest names in the world. Virat Kohli (64.1 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million), and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million). Celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).

PM Modi has a large following across social media. While the number on X is staggering, YouTube and Instagram don’t fall short by any regard. On YouTube, the PM has around 25 million subscribers and on Instagram, he has around 91 million followers.

First Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:19 AM

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