Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:48am on 26 Feb 2026,Thursday India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made digital history by becoming the first world leader and serving politician to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram — a milestone no other global head of government has reached. Joining the platform in 2014, Modi’s account has grown into one of the most engaging political profiles worldwide, with a following more than double that of US President Donald Trump. The combined follower count of the next five top global leaders still doesn’t match his total, highlighting his vast digital reach. This achievement underscores the rising importance of social media in modern political communication and global public engagement. (PC: X)
