According to a new survey by U.S.-based Morning Consult, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to rank first globally in leadership approval ratings.The poll found that 76% of respondents in India approve of Modis performance, while 18% disapprove and 6% had no opinion. Modi reigns on top as the most popular leader Modi scored significantly higher than other world leaders in the tracker, including Mexicos President Andrés Manuel López Obrador at second place with 66% popularity, and Switzerlands President Alain Berset at third place with popularity of 58%.Approval is more modest for figures like U.S. President Joe Biden at 37%, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau at 31%, new UK PM Rishi Sunak at 25% and Frances President Emmanuel Macron at 24%.NEW: Global Leader Approval: *Among all adultsModi: 76%López Obrador: 66%Lula da Silva: 49%Albanese: 47%Meloni: 41%Biden: 37%Sánchez: 37%Trudeau: 31%Sunak: 25%Macron: 24%Scholz: 21%*Updated 12/7/23https://t.co/Qxc6HbLPz4 pic.twitter.com/IK0niZPdso— Morning Consult (@MorningConsult) December 8, 2023Modi has remained unbeatable in the previous surveys as well by holding on to the top spot as the most popular leader.The latest ratings come on the heels of Modis Bharatiya Janata Party scoring major victories in three key regional elections across India. Analysts see this as boosting Modis popularity ahead of national elections expected in 2024. Modi in COP28 climate summit Recently, PM Modi attended the COP28 climate summit in the UAE. He stated India is on target to meet its Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) for emissions reduction made under the Paris Agreement.Modi also proposed India could host COP33 climate talks in 2028. He noted developing countries face severe climate impacts despite smaller historical roles in causing global warming.
