PM Modi Becomes World's Most Followed Leader on X, Beats Virat Kohli, Taylor Swift

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi achieved yet another milestone by becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform X with over 100 million followers.

PM Modi World's Most Followed Leader on X

When comparing the social media followings of various Indian politicians, PM Modi stood out significantly in terms of social media followers. While Congress MP and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million.

Besides, Samajwadi Party’s Akhilesh Yadav has 19.9 million, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million. RJD’s Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million, Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million followers and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million followers on social media.

PM Modi Far Ahead of World Leaders

PM Modi has been far ahead of other world leaders like US President Joe Biden, who currently has 38.1 million followers, HH Sheikh Mohammed, the present ruler of Dubai (11.2 million) and Pope Francis (18.5 million).

World Leaders Keen on Engaging PM Modi

Seeing PM Modi’s popularity on X, world leaders are eager to engage with PM Modi on social media because connecting with him significantly boosts their own follower base, engagements, views and reposts. We have seen this recently in Italy as well as Austria.

PM Modi Beats Virat Kohli, Taylor Swift

PM Modi even has more followers when compared to some active global athletes such as Virat Kohli (64.1 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million) and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million) followers. He is ahead of even celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).

PM Modi's X Handle Witnesses 30 Million Users in Last 3 Years

Interestingly, in the last three years, PM Modi’s X handle has seen an impressive growth of approximately 30 million users. His influence extends to YouTube and Instagram as well, where he has nearly 25 million subscribers and over 91 million followers respectively.

What Has Led to Sharp Rise In His Followers?

Since joining the platform in 2009, PM Modi has consistently used it for constructive engagement. He maintains an active and engaging persona, follows numerous common citizens, interacts with them, replies to their messages, and has never blocked anyone. PM Modi has always used this platform organically, without ever resorting to paid promotions or bots.

With a blend of insightful and engaging posts on X, the PM has captivated millions around the globe. His rise in the digital sphere underscores his influential presence. It reflects his ability to resonate with a diverse and dynamic audience.