PM Modi’s Twitter Account Briefly Hijacked, Quickly Rescued
The Prime Minister’s personal handle, @narendramodi, was reported to have been briefly compromised earlier this week (Dec 12). The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) tweeted that the incident was short‑lived and that any message posted during that window should be ignored.
“Our personal Twitter handle was very briefly compromised. We have secured it and there is nothing to worry about.”— PMO India
How It Went Down
MPs and civilians across the globe own the account, with more than 73 million followers.
The exact duration of the breach remains unclear.
Twitter acted swiftly, securing the account and confirming that no other accounts were impacted.
A month‑earlier glitch involved @narendramodi‑in, which was hijacked in September 2020 to push cryptocurrency donations for a relief fund. That incident had no lasting repercussions either.
Why It Matters
Social media is a major component of India’s political communication.
Each breach tests the resilience of digital security measures.
The swift response reassures supporters that the PM’s messaging is in safe hands.
Bottom Line
The brief spike in activity on @narendramodi has now been fully rectified.
As the PM’s Office said, any tweets from that narrow window are to be dismissed.
No further breaches are reported, and Twitter’s investigation found no signs of ongoing threats.
Takeaway*: Even high‑profile accounts can experience tech hiccups—but the security teams are on duty, ready to swoop in and restore order before the drama gets out of hand.
