PM Narendra Modi, the most popular figure in Indian politics : Here’s the reason

PM Narendra Modi, the most popular figure in Indian politics : Here’s the reason…

According to a survey released by the Pew Research Center last week,Prime Minister Narendra Modi remains “by far the most popular figure in Indian politics” more than three years after coming to power.

Nearly nine out of 10 Indians say they have a favourable view of Modi, says the survey conducted between February 21 and March 10 this year among 2,464 respondents.

The survey says people are satisfied with the direction in which the country is being steered and the state of the economy under Modi despite the controversial decision to ban high currency notes last November.

Modi’s agenda includes poverty elimination and creation of a ‘New India’ which is developed and inclusive, corruption free where delivery of benefits reach the intended and where aspirations can attain flight as India attains its rightful place in the global arena.
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The Pew poll findings show a majority of Indians still back Modi’s stewardship of Asia’s third-largest economy.

“More than eight-in-ten say economic conditions are good. And the share of adults who say the economy is very good (30 percent) has tripled in the past three years,” says the survey.

Young Indians (18-29) are more “intense” supporters of the divisive BJP leader than their elders. Seven out of 10 Indians approve of Modi’s record in dealing with corruption and “terrorism”.

The Indian prime minister came to power in 2014 on the back of popular support. He promised to create jobs, boost the economy and end corruption. His Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone on to do well at many state-level elections, including in the populous state of Uttar Pradesh, which it won early this year.

“Indians’ approval of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and their satisfaction with both their country’s direction and the state of its economy have grown in recent years. Three years into Modi’s five-year tenure, the honeymoon period for his administration may be over but the public’s love affair with current conditions in India is even more intense,” Pew said.

“Nearly nine-in-ten Indians hold a favorable opinion of Modi, comparable to their view of him in 2015, after a year in office. Roughly seven-in-ten say they have a very favorable view of the prime minister, again similar to public views in 2015,” it added.