US EditionPM Modi Hits Historic 100mn Instagram Followers, Leaves Global Leaders Like Trump Behind
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads Instagram with over 100 million followers, more than double US President Donald Trump's 43.2 million, officials reported.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpassed 100 million followers on Instagram on February 26, 2026, becoming the first serving world leader to reach that milestone.
- Modi joined Instagram in 2014 and over years built one of the most engaging accounts among world leaders on the Meta-owned platform.
- Compared with peers, Modi has about twice the followers of US President Donald Trump , with the combined followers of the next five leaders remaining lower, officials said.
- Alongside his state visit to Israel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi now commands the largest Instagram follower base among leaders, surpassing the combined total of the next five prominent figures.
- Beyond follower counts, Modi's achievement coincides with his Knesset address, where he received a standing ovation and was awarded the Speaker of the Knesset Medal, highlighting his international recognition.
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PM Modi Becomes First World Leader To Cross 100 Million Followers On Instagram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined Instagram in 2014.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to reach 100 million followers on Instagram. His Instagram journey, which began in 2014, has helped strengthen his popularity and political image through social media. Currently, Modi is followed by US President Donald Trump with 43.2 million followers, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto with 15 million.
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PM Modi on Thursday crossed the historic milestone of 100 million followers on Instagram, becoming the first world leader and politician to achieve this feat on the platform. PM Modi joined Instagram in 2014. He has more than twice as many followers as US President Donald Trump on Instagram. 📰 PM Narendra Modi Crosses 100 Million Instagram Followers, Becomes First World Leader To Achieve Milestone.
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