Narendra Modi Hits 100 Million Followers on X: A Social Media Milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's followers on his X handle have crossed the 100-million mark, showing remarkable growth. He is currently the most followed head of government globally, surpassing many world leaders and celebrities. Modi's active engagement strategy on social media significantly boosts interactions for global leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a significant milestone, with followers on his X handle surpassing the 100-million mark, an impressive increase of nearly 30 million in three years, officials revealed.

Modi, already the most followed head of government globally, has followers far exceeding those of opposition leaders like Arvind Kejriwal and Rahul Gandhi, whose follower counts are 27.5 million and 26.4 million respectively. Comparatively, U.S. President Joe Biden and Turkiye's Recep Tayyip Erdogan have 38.1 million and 21.5 million followers respectively.

In a celebratory post, Modi expressed delight in reaching this milestone and emphasized his commitment to engaging with the vibrant community on the platform. Officials highlighted that Modi's follower count surpasses even prominent athletes like Virat Kohli, Neymar Jr, and LeBron James as well as celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Kim Kardashian. Political leaders globally eagerly engage with Modi on social media, as it notably enhances their own followings and engagement metrics.

Modi's social media presence extends to YouTube and Instagram, where he possesses nearly 25 million subscribers and over 91 million followers respectively. Since joining X in 2009, Modi has never blocked anyone and uses the platform for organic, constructive engagement without resorting to paid promotions or bots. His active and inclusive approach on social media resonates with a diverse audience.