22 November 2017

Al Jazeera: What's behind Narendra Modi's high popularity in India?

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 and a bleak employment situation. [...]

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". [...]

Pew admits the "sample is disproportionately urban", but claims the data are "weighted to reflect the actual urban/rural distribution in India". [...]

"Rural Indians view the prime minister’s handling of corruption less favorably than do city dwellers. Women are particularly critical of how he has dealt with communal relations. And rural Indians are less supportive than those in urban areas of his handling of both communal relations and air pollution," the survey adds. [...]

"Sure Modi has strong hardcore support, 30 percent people will always back him even when we are sinking and the boat is going down. Because Modi is a charismatic, divisive leader," economist Guruswamy said.

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