(MENAFN- Live Mint) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's followers on social media platform X (formerly known as X) touched 100 million on Sunday. This is said to be the highest among world leaders such as US President Biden, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
While comparing the followers of various global leaders on X, the Indian prime minister stands out significantly in terms of numbers.
PM Modi is far ahead of other world leaders like US President Joe Biden (38.1 million followers), Dubai ruler sheikh Mohammed (11.2 million followers), Pope Francis (18.5 million followers), Canadian PM Justin Trudeau (6.5 million followers), Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (2.4 million followers) and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (6,433 followers).
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When comparing social media followings among Indian leaders, PM Modi stands out significantly. AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has 27.5 million followers, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has 26.4 million followers, Akhilesh Yadav of the Samajwadi Party has 19.9 million followers, and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has 7.4 million followers. RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has 6.3 million followers, his son Tejashwi Yadav has 5.2 million followers, and NCP Chief Sharad Pawar has 2.9 million.
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It is interesting to note that PM Modi has more followers than Bollywood Shahenshah Amitabh Bachchan-considered to be one of the greatest actors of all time-with 48.9 million followers, Shah Rukh Khan with 44.1 million followers and South India superstar Rajinikanth with 6.4 million followers. He is also ahead of global celebrities like Taylor Swift (95.3 million), Lady Gaga (83.1 million), and Kim Kardashian (75.2 million).
PM Modi also even outshines prominent athletes in the global arena. PM Modi even has more followers than cricket God Sachin Tendulkar (40.2 million), Virat Kohli (64.1 million), Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr (63.6 million) and American basketball player LeBron James (52.9 million) followers.
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It is important to note that PM Modi's X handle registered an impressive growth of approximately 30 million users in the last three years.
Since joining the platform in 2009, the Indian prime minister has consistently used it for constructive engagement. He maintains an active and engaging persona. He not only follows common citizens and interacts with them, but replies to their messages, and has never blocked anyone.
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