In brief
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his debut on Truth Social, sharing insights and engaging with followers while discussing pivotal issues in his interview with Lex Fridman.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently stepped into the digital realm of Truth Social, a social media platform founded by former US President Donald Trump. This move places him among a select group of global leaders utilizing the platform for communication and engagement.In his inaugural post on Monday, Modi expressed his happiness at joining Truth Social, sharing a throwback photo with Trump from their encounter in Houston, Texas, during his visit to the United States in 2019. As of the latest updates, Modi has garnered a following of 21,500 and is connected with notable figures like Trump and US Vice President JD Vance.Trump's establishment of Truth Social in February 2022 followed his removal from major social networks post-2020 election and allegations of violent incitement. The platform offers functionalities similar to Twitter, allowing users to post 'truths' and interact through direct messaging, with advertisements labeled as 'sponsored truths.'While Trump leads the platform with 9.28 million followers—significantly less than his 87 million on Twitter—Truth Social's user base remains dwarfed by its competitors, trailing X (formerly Twitter) by a staggering 400 times, according to Bloomberg's assessments. The platform experienced losses of $400 million in 2024, with a meager revenue of $3.6 million, and currently carries a market value of $4.45 billion.In a related development, Trump shared a link to a podcast interview featuring Modi conducted by Lex Fridman, where the Indian prime minister discussed a variety of significant topics, such as his personal journey, the Gujarat riots of 2002, and India's evolving relationship with China. As such, Modi's engagement on Truth Social signifies not just a personal connection with the platform's founder but also an opportunity to raise awareness and discussion around crucial global issues.
