 "Modi has 25 mn fans on Facebook, 8 mn Twitter followers")
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has added about seven million new followers on popular social networking site Facebook to become world's second most popular leader even as his Twitter following expanded to 8 million.
Modi, an active social media user, has added seven million Facebook followers in the just five months to have a fan base of over 25 million. He ranks next to only US President Barack Obama, who has over 43.6 million followers on the world's largest social networking site.
Similarly, Modi is the third most followed on microblogging site Twitter with over 8 million followers, behind Obama and the Pope.
In July, Modi had over 18 million Facebook friends and 5.09 million Twitter followers.
Obama leads the popularity chart on Twitter with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people.
"Since his (Modi) election win in May earlier this year, the Prime Minister's Twitter account (@narendramodi) has doubled in followers adding more than 4 million followers," Twitter said in a statement.
His election victory tweet remains the most re-tweeted tweet of all time from India at 70,586, it added.
On Facebook, his post on INS Vikramaditya received 8.22 lakh likes and his Independence Day post had 7.72 lakh likes. His post on meeting with G-20 leaders notched up 4.47 lakh likes and the one about his meeting with Mark Zuckerberg had 6.19 lakh likes.
The Prime Minister continued innovating on social media as he became the first Prime Minister across the world to take a Twitter Mirror on tour with him, Twitter said.
Twitter Mirror is a backstage photo-booth for behind the scenes and exclusive moments involving celebrities and influencers for live events.
During his visit to Australia, Modi tweeted using the tool with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as well as students from Queensland University of Technology, Twitter said.
Modi, an active social media user, has added seven million Facebook followers in the just five months to have a fan base of over 25 million. He ranks next to only US President Barack Obama, who has over 43.6 million followers on the world's largest social networking site.
Similarly, Modi is the third most followed on microblogging site Twitter with over 8 million followers, behind Obama and the Pope.
In July, Modi had over 18 million Facebook friends and 5.09 million Twitter followers.
Obama leads the popularity chart on Twitter with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people.
"Since his (Modi) election win in May earlier this year, the Prime Minister's Twitter account (@narendramodi) has doubled in followers adding more than 4 million followers," Twitter said in a statement.
His election victory tweet remains the most re-tweeted tweet of all time from India at 70,586, it added.
On Facebook, his post on INS Vikramaditya received 8.22 lakh likes and his Independence Day post had 7.72 lakh likes. His post on meeting with G-20 leaders notched up 4.47 lakh likes and the one about his meeting with Mark Zuckerberg had 6.19 lakh likes.
The Prime Minister continued innovating on social media as he became the first Prime Minister across the world to take a Twitter Mirror on tour with him, Twitter said.
Twitter Mirror is a backstage photo-booth for behind the scenes and exclusive moments involving celebrities and influencers for live events.
During his visit to Australia, Modi tweeted using the tool with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott as well as students from Queensland University of Technology, Twitter said.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
SAVE 25%
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Subscribe
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
SAVE 25%