Tesla CEO Elon Musk has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform ‘X.’ Musk’s message on X read, “Congratulations PM @NarendraModi on being the most followed world leader!”
This accolade comes after PM Modi surpassed the 100 million follower mark on X, solidifying his position as the most followed leader in office. He has outstripped other global leaders such as US President Joe Biden, who has 38.1 million followers, Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with 11.2 million, and Pope Francis who has 18.5 million followers.
PM Modi’s follower count also exceeds those of major global celebrities including Taylor Swift (95.2 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million). Moreover, he has more followers than renowned athletes like Virat Kohli (64.2 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million), and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million).
Among Indian politicians, PM Modi’s follower numbers are significantly higher. Leader of Opposition 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, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million, Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million, his son Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million followers.
Over the past three years, PM Modi’s X handle has experienced substantial growth, adding approximately 30 million followers. His influence is not limited to X; he has nearly 25 million subscribers on YouTube and over 91 million followers on Instagram.
Since joining X in 2009, PM Modi has utilized the platform for constructive engagement. He maintains an active presence, following numerous ordinary citizens, interacting with them, responding to their messages, and has never blocked anyone. PM Modi’s use of the platform has always been organic, without relying on paid promotions or bots. His mix of insightful and engaging posts has captivated millions globally.
