New Delhi, July 12, 2024 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a significant milestone on X (formerly Twitter), amassing 100 million followers. He celebrated the achievement with a post expressing his appreciation for the vibrant discussions, debates, insights, blessings, and constructive criticism he receives on the platform.
"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," PM Modi wrote.
This milestone places PM Modi far ahead of other world leaders in terms of social media following. Comparatively, US President Joe Biden has 38.1 million followers.
In India, PM Modi's follower count surpasses that of other prominent politicians. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has 26.4 million followers.
PM Modi's significant social media presence highlights his influence and the wide reach of his messages, both domestically and internationally. As he continues to engage with his followers on various issues, this milestone underscores the importance of social media as a tool for communication and public engagement in modern governance.