PM Narendra Modi is now followed by 60 million people on Twitter

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi's popularity is unquestionable and the recent feat on social media website Twitter is a proof to it. He is now followed by over 60 million people across the world.

PM Modi is one of the most popular politicians on the social media.

He had made his account on Twitter in the year 2009 when he was Gujarat Chief Minister. In 2010, he had one lakh followers. His follower count had reached four lakh in November, 2011.

Prime Minister uses his Twitter account to stay connected with the people and make political statements.

Recently, in March he had shocked everyone by claiming that he is planning to give up his Twitter account, later it turned out that he chose a unique way to celebrate Women's Day (March 8). 

His account was managed by seven women achievers on Women’s Day.

Recently, he had been using his Twitter account mostly for letting people know on how his government is working to contain the coronavirus spread.

In 2018, an international survey ranked PM Modi among the top three leaders of the world.

Former US President Barak Obama has retained the top spot with over 120 million followers. His successor and current US President Donald Trump has close to 84 million followers.