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- Published: July 19, 2023 18:35
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved yet another milestone on social media as his Twitter followers surpass the remarkable 90 million mark.
Since joining Twitter in 2009, during his tenure as Gujarat’s chief minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has actively engaged with social media. His Twitter following began to grow steadily, reaching one million followers within a year. Fast forward to July 2023, and the Prime Minister’s follower count has surpassed a significant milestone, reaching 90 million.
According to the list released by World of Statistics on its official Twitter handle on July 9, Prime Minister Modi is the only Indian among the top 10 individuals who are most followed on Twitter in the world.
With this feat, PM Modi has solidified his position as one of the most followed active politicians worldwide on the popular social media platform. Notably, he now holds a significantly larger follower base than other prominent political figures such as Joe Biden and Rishi Sunak.
Most followed accounts on Twitter:
1. ??Elon Musk: 147m
2. ??Barack Obama: 132.1m
3. ??Justin Bieber: 112m
4. ??Cristiano Ronaldo: 108.9m
5. ??Rihanna: 108.2m
6. ??Katy Perry: 107.3m
7. ??Taylor Swift: 93.4m
8. ??Narendra Modi: 90m
9. ??Donald Trump: 86.6m
10. ??Lady Gaga: 84.1m…— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) July 9, 2023
As social media continues to play a significant role in political communication, PM Modi’s ability to leverage this platform effectively has been widely recognized. His active engagement on Twitter enables him to share important announcements, government initiatives, and personal reflections directly with the public, fostering transparency and accessibility. Here are some of his tweets:
Sharing highlights from today’s Republic Day programme. pic.twitter.com/JVWlbPfb0v
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 26, 2023
Special moments that will be etched in the annals of our glorious history!
The launch of #Chandrayaan2 illustrates the prowess of our scientists and the determination of 130 crore Indians to scale new frontiers of science.
Every Indian is immensely proud today! pic.twitter.com/v1ETFneij0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 22, 2019
The martyrdom of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru & Sukhdev was a watershed moment in our history. Every Indian is proud that these three great men belong to our land. At the peak of their youth they sacrificed their lives so that others can live a life of freedom and dignity. pic.twitter.com/XatfuPbyNK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 23, 2018
Moments like this fill the heart with happiness.
This is the spirit of India.
We will courageously fight COVID-19.
We will remain eternally proud of those working on the frontline. https://t.co/5amb5nkikS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 30, 2020
PM Modi’s impressive digital presence extends even beyond Twitter, as he remains active on various other social media platforms. His engaging content and direct communication style have garnered a significant following across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where he continues to engage with citizens and share his vision for India’s progress.