Priyanshi Pareek
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic feat, becoming the first world leader with over 20 million subscribers on his YouTube channel. In terms of both views and subscribers, PM Modi has outpaced his Indian and global counterparts, marking a remarkable achievement in digital engagement.
PM Modi’s channel has impressively amassed a total of 4.5 billion video views, maintaining consistent video quality and upload frequency throughout the years. Remarkably, his channel hit the 10 million subscriber milestone in February last year. The top three videos alone have collectively amassed an outstanding 175 million views, showcasing the immense popularity and reach of his content.
In comparison, PM Modi’s US counterpart Joe Biden has 794,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel. Following PM Modi at the top spot is former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro with 6.4 million subscribers, followed by Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador with 4.1 million subscribers. Additionally, Indonesia President Joko Widodo joins the list with 3.2 million subscribers.
Crossing the 20 million subscribers mark not only reflects PM Modi’s widespread appeal but also highlights the increasing influence of digital platforms in shaping political conversations.
In his 2014 electoral victory, PM Modi was among the pioneering leaders to harness the internet’s potential. Since then, his team has consistently worked to expand his digital presence, recognizing the importance of this medium in contemporary politics.