9 years of PM Modi: Factors that helped PM Modi become a face in Indian politics

Unlike many other democratic leaders who face constant discontent and criticism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi enjoys a remarkable level of popularity among India’s voters. Even after his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party lost assembly elections in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh to the Congress party, PM Modi still has a 76 per cent approval rating, according to a survey by Morning Consult, a firm that tracks public opinion based on real data. tracks properly. -Time. That rating puts him far ahead of any other global leader, including Mexico’s President Andres Manuel López Obrador, who has 61 percent, and US President Joe Biden. PM Modi’s rating has come down slightly from 78 per cent in February.

A recent public survey conducted by NDTV in collaboration with Lokniti-Center for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) revealed that 43 per cent respondents said they would see Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister if elections were held today. I will choose Congress’s Rahul Gandhi will be his closest rival with 27 per cent votes.

The survey, which covered 19 states from May 10 to May 19, claimed that around 43 per cent respondents wanted the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance to win a third consecutive term, while 38 per cent opposed it.

The survey also revealed that Modi is highly respected for his oratory skills, with 25 per cent respondents liking this quality. In addition, 20 percent of the respondents admired Modi’s focus on development as prime minister, while 13 percent praised his hard work. The same percentage of respondents were mesmerized by his charisma.

‘pro-poor’ leader

The BJP government led by PM Modi has launched several schemes for the deprived and oppressed sections of the society such as farmers and women – which may have helped the BJP get a bigger mandate in the 2019 parliamentary elections.

Along with this, cleverly took the resolution of development. Technology has been used for faster delivery of PM Modi’s focused welfare programs for the poor – houses, toilets, loans, cooking gas. However, the quality of these services and the extent to which they have reduced poverty is a matter of debate.

With major initiatives like Swachh Bharat Mission, People’s Wealth Scheme, FLAME Scheme, Health of India Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Yojana, Make in India, Digital India, Skill India, the saffron party has been able to portray itself as ‘pro-poor’ Is. ‘ and ‘Pro-farmer’ party.

strong man

Majority of Indians admire the strong leadership personality of PM Modi. He is seen as a strong leader who can solve all the issues of India. A CSDS report in 2017 showed that support for democracy had fallen in India and a Pew report in 2017 found that more than half of respondents supported a system where a strong leader rules without interference from parliament or the courts. can take a decision.

PM Modi also leveraged national security and foreign policy as key factors to attract votes. He presented himself as a global leader who had earned respect for India from other countries. He also emphasized his actions against Pakistan and China, his balanced stand on international conflicts, his rescue operations for Indians abroad, etc. as examples of his achievements. These points were often quoted by BJP leaders in their speeches.

PM Modi’s popularity in foreign countries

Many prime ministers and presidents of other countries recognized his popular appeal and made it a point to attend large receptions in his honor in various places ranging from the United States, Britain to Australia. For these foreign political leaders, their presence is a way to politically appeal to the powerful vote bank of the Indian-origin people, who are now voters in their respective countries. Modi’s recent visit to Australia where the current PM as well as former PMs attended, proves this fact.

When the Indian Prime Minister arrived at the venue to address the audience, he introduced Modi as a man who ‘welcomes rock stars wherever he goes’. “Last time I saw someone on this stage as Bruce Springsteen and he didn’t get the welcome that Prime Minister Modi got. Prime Minister Modi is the boss.

2019 General Election Results

The BJP won a record number of votes and seats in 2019, dominating most regions of India with almost half the vote share. The BJP-led NDA alliance also won over 350 out of 542 seats. BJP alone won 303 seats across the country.

PM Modi’s personality as a decisive leader also helped him win the hearts of many voters. A CSDS survey showed that one-third of BJP voters would have chosen another party if PM Modi had not been the prime ministerial candidate.