With approval rating of 55, PM Modi popularity highest among world leaders; Mexican Prez 2nd with just 29
The closest rival to PM Modi in terms of approval ratings was Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador followed by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s popularity knows no bounds, particular when it comes to challenging or disastrous situations. In year 2020, when the world struggled to cope up with Covid-19 pandemic, PM Modi’s strong and laudable leadership helped the nation steer through Covid crisis.
During novel Coronavirus pandemic, PM Modi’s popularity propelled to new highs and no other global leader reached anywhere near to him. The revelation comes by US-based research firm Morning Consult, which tracked approval rating of leaders in several countries. In its analysis, the firm showed that Narendra Modi got a net approval rating of 55, a feat which no other world leader come close to.
The closest rival to PM Modi in terms of approval ratings was Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador followed by Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. As of December 22, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador scored just 29, ahead of Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who got 27.
French President Emmanuel Macron came last with minus 25 ratings.
Morning consult political intelligence survey tracked the approval ratings of leaders in 13 countries (Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Spain, The United Kingdom, The United States).
Approval ratings are based on a seven-day moving average of adult residents in each country, and samples sizes vary by country. The global survey agency offers real-time insight into the shifting political dynamics across the globe.
PM Modi’s mantra for 2021, ahead of vaccination
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India is preparing to run the world’s largest Covid-19 vaccination drive. He also urged people to not let their guard and keep following Coronavirus safety measures even after vaccination.
Prime Minister Modi said, “India has emerged as the nerve centre of global health. In the year 2021, we have to strengthen India’s role in healthcare.” PM Modi said Dawai bhi aur kadaai bhi should be our mantra for 2021.
India is preparing to run the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination drive: PM
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“Earlier, I said, ‘Dawai nahi toh dheelai nahi’. Now, I am saying ‘Dawai bhi aur kadaai (caution) bhi’. Our mantra for the year 2021 is ‘Dawai bhi aur kadaai bhi’,” PM Modi said.