Twitter Releases Most Liked And Retweeted Tweets, Two Virat Kohli Tweets Make The List!
Twitter came in clutch big time in these past 2 years, especially in 2021 when we as a nation suffered from a major medical and humanitarian crisis. While many criticised the government for this, many even used social media apps like Instagram and Twitter to post Covid resources and appeals and helped each other out. That was one of the times when I felt like the world isn’t the worse place to live in. Twitter recently released the most retweeted and most liked tweets and also the most used hashtags in India in 2021! So let us check out the most talked-about tweets, peoples and topics on Twitter in India in 2021,
1. Most Liked Tweet 2021
Cricketer Virat Kohli took to Twitter and tweeted about the birth of his daughter, Vamika in January this year. His tweet was the most liked tweet of 2021. It has almost 539.7K likes so far. Interestingly, Virat Kohli’s tweet about Anushka’s pregnancy was the most liked tweet last year!
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 11, 2021
2. Most Retweeted Government Tweet
PM Modi’s tweet about getting his first covid vaccine went viral and was retweeted so much that it became the most retweeted government tweet. The tweet has 22.7K likes so far.
Took my first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS.
Remarkable how our doctors and scientists have worked in quick time to strengthen the global fight against COVID-19.
I appeal to all those who are eligible to take the vaccine. Together, let us make India COVID-19 free! pic.twitter.com/5z5cvAoMrv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 1, 2021
3. Most Liked Government Tweet
PM Modi’s tweet congratulating the Indian cricket team for their win test win against Australia at the Gabba became the most liked tweet in the government. The tweet has 297.9K likes so far!
We are all overjoyed at the success of the Indian Cricket Team in Australia. Their remarkable energy and passion was visible throughout. So was their stellar intent, remarkable grit and determination. Congratulations to the team! Best wishes for your future endeavours.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 19, 2021
4. Most Retweeted And Liked Tweet In Business
Ratan Tata’s tweet welcoming back Air India into the Tata Group became the most retweeted and liked tweet in 2021! It has garnered 402.9K likes so far!
Welcome back, Air India 🛬🏠 pic.twitter.com/euIREDIzkV
— Ratan N. Tata (@RNTata2000) October 8, 2021
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5. Most Retweeted And Liked Tweet In Entertainment
Tamil actor Vijay’s tweet announcing the first look of his movie Beast became the most liked and retweeted tweet this year with around 139,400 retweets and 344K likes.
#Beast pic.twitter.com/VgMlmH1Gno
— Vijay (@actorvijay) June 21, 2021
6. Most Retweeted And Liked Tweet In Sports
Virat’s tweet congratulating MS Dhoni for his match-winning play during the Indian Premier League was the most retweeted and liked tweet in sports this year with 529.8K likes so far.
Anddddd the king is back ❤️the greatest finisher ever in the game. Made me jump Outta my seat once again tonight.@msdhoni
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 10, 2021
7. Most Retweeted Tweet Of 2021
Cricketer Pat Cummins took to Twitter to announce his donations towards COVID-19 relief in India. His tweet became the most retweeted tweet of 2021!
— Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) April 26, 2021
8. Most Used Hashtags Of 2021
Amidst the pandemic, #Covid19 was the most used hashtag to help find resources. Moreover, #FarmersProtest was also used by politicians and public figures. #TeamIndia was trending for various matches from test cricket to T20 World Cup and Tokyo Olympics in 2021. One of the top conversation topics online was also #IPL2021.
Other than Covid 19 and Farmer’s protests, #Aghnanistan was also trending while people discuss current affairs. As many youngins waited for Staff Selection Commission to release their marks as they waited to be hired, #CGL19marks trended on Twitter according to sources.
Culturally, #Diwali and #EidMubarak trended on Twitter showing the diversity of our country. Moreover, #RepublicDay, #IndependenceDay, and #InternationalWomensDay were also discussed cultural subjects.
People were also keen on talking about digital assets on Twitter as the hashtags #Bitcoin, #BSC (Binance Smart Chain) and #NFT (non-fungible tokens) trended in the year 2021.
Clearly, Twitter users had a lot to say as 2021 did give them a lot to discuss and talk about. Luckily, most things on the list went viral for positive reasons and isn’t that what we all need right now?
