Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to dominate international approval ratings, securing his position as the world's most popular leader, according to the latest data released by US-based consultancy firm Morning Consult on December 7. With an astounding 76 percent approval rating, Modi outshines leaders worldwide, further bolstering his influence on the global stage.
Notably, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador closely follows in the second spot with a commendable 66 percent approval rating, while Alain Berset, President of the Swiss Confederation, clinched the third position at 58 percent. Brazil's Lula da Silva and Australia's Anthony Albanese secured the fourth and fifth ranks, respectively.
Contrastingly, US President Joe Biden stands at the eighth spot with a 37 percent approval rating, while Czech Republic's Prime Minister Petr Fiala holds the lowest approval rating of 16 percent. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's rating stands at 25 percent.
The report, based on data collected from November 29 to December 5, 2023, factors in a seven-day moving average of adult residents in various countries, reflecting varying sample sizes.
In response to Modi's remarkable achievement, leaders from India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lauded his leadership, attributing the high approval ratings to "Modi ki guarantee" and his distinctive governance model. BJP's national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla emphasized that these ratings could significantly impact the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, hinting at Modi's popularity shaping the political landscape.
With the Lok Sabha Elections scheduled for 2024, the impact of these resounding approval ratings on Modi's leadership and the BJP's electoral prospects remains a subject of keen interest. As the world's attention remains fixated on Modi's continued global appeal, these ratings set an intriguing stage for the forthcoming political landscape in India.
