Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached a historic milestone by crossing 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the world’s first leader and politician to achieve this feat on the platform.
PM Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders, officials said.
His account showcases government initiatives, international diplomacy, cultural moments, and personal insights, as well as his ability to connect directly with citizens and the Indian diaspora.
The Indian Prime Minister’s follower count is more than double that of US President Donald Trump, who holds the second position with 43.2 million followers.
Additionally, the total count of followers of the next five major world leaders is lower than PM Modi’s individual follower count.
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US President Donald Trump stands with 43.2 million followers, followed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto with 15 million followers. While Brazilian President Lula has 14.4 million followers, Turkish President Erdogan has 11.6 million followers and Argentine President Javier Milei has 6.4 million followers.
Meanwhile, in India, the second spot is held by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with around 16.1 million followers, making him one of the most widely followed regional leaders in India. He is followed by Rahul Gandhi with approximately 12.6 million followers.
