Barack Obama is all set to pass on the torch to Donald Trump as the 45th President of America. Meanwhile, the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the world’s most followed leader on social media platforms. The PM now has the highest followers on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+ which has given him this status.
Modi is also the first PM in India who has promoted the digital economy and in general digitalised India. He also ordered all the ministries to use technology to reach out to the people of India. Coming to followers, Modi has 26.5 million followers on Twitter, 39.2 million followers on Facebook, 3.2 million on Google+, 1.99 million on LinkedIn, 5.8 million on Instagram and 5,91,000 subscribers on YouTube. Also, the PM Modi App has close to 10 million downloads which made it the most widely used app for any politician.
PM Modi has promoted the cashless transactions across all sections of the society. To enable this and give the power to transfer without visiting the banks, the PM has launched the BHIM app which enables the same. On Twitter, the PM also launched campaigns like #Sandesh2Soldiers, #MyCleanIndia, #IncredibleIndia, #SelfieWithDaughter which received a massive response. In the Pragati session every month, he personally addresses grievance redressals and systematic issues. During these sessions, the PM engages with chief secretaries and senior officials of the Central Government. Also, suggestions and ideas are taken from all the citizens on MyGov.in website which is accessible anytime and has close to 4 million followers.
All these statistics and his reach to every corner of the country through social media have made him the World’s most followed leader!
