Time Magazine ranks PM Modi as one of the 30 most influential people on the internet
Modi is also the only politician to fit into the list and the only Indian.
He is ranked 15th.
Time wrote: "The leader of the world’s largest democracy is also an Internet star, boasting more than 18 million Twitter followers and over 32 million Facebook likes. And unlike some of his contemporaries, he often uses social media to break news and conduct diplomacy."
"On Christmas Day, for example, Modi tweeted that he would visit the Pakistani city of Lahore to wish Nawaz Sharif, the leader of India’s chief regional rival, a happy 66th birthday."
They also highlighted the recent faux pas he had created regarding Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's birthday.
"On Feb. 12, he also wished a happy birthday to Afghanistan’s Ashraf Ghani. That tweet made headlines for the wrong reasons, though: the Afghan President replied with his thanks, and a polite note that he was actually born on May. 19."
The list also contains the name of Indo-Canadian vlogger Lily Singh, who has gained immense popularity as YouTube celebrity Superwoman.
Kanye West tops the list. His wife Kim Kardashian West is placed at the 24th spot.
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