PM Modi tops global popularity charts at 68%- Where do Trump, Meloni, Macron rank in the survey? Full list | Mint
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- The article reports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approval rating at 68% according to a Morning Consult survey, compares his rating with other global leaders, and mentions his digital presence and tenure. It includes a section about Livemint's coverage areas and team.
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“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emerged as the world’s most popular democratic leader, securing a 68 per cent approval rating in the latest global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult.”
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“According to the latest data published by Morning Consult, PM Modi’s approval rating stands at 68 per cent, with 26 per cent of respondents expressing disapproval and 6 per cent remaining undecided.”
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“The survey, updated on March 9, draws on data collected between March 2 and March 8, 2026.”
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“The firm noted that the ratings are calculated using a seven-day moving average of public opinion among adults across surveyed countries, offering a dynamic snapshot of political sentiment.”
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“This marks a slight dip from last year, when PM Modi recorded a 75 per cent approval rating in the same tracker, yet he continues to lead the global rankings by a significant margin.”
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“The survey places United States President Donald Trump considerably lower on the list, with an approval rating of 39 per cent.”
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“Disapproval for Trump stands at 55 per cent, while 6 per cent of respondents declined to offer an opinion.”
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“Swiss leader Guy Parmelin follows PM Modi in second place with a 62 per cent approval rating and relatively low disapproval levels at 20 per cent.”
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“South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung ranks third, also with 62 per cent approval, though his disapproval rating is higher at 30 per cent.”
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“Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney features within the top ten, occupying the seventh position with 55 per cent approval.”
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“The latest survey coincides with another milestone in Modi’s political career. On March 22, he became the longest-serving head of government in Indian history, surpassing the record previously held by former Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling.”
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“His political journey began in Gujarat in 2001, when he assumed office amid a period of crisis marked by natural disasters, economic strain and political instability.”
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“French President Emmanuel Macron records the lowest approval among the leaders surveyed, with just 17 per cent approval and a striking 75 per cent disapproval rating.”
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“Modi’s combined tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat and Prime Minister has now exceeded 8,931 days, edging past Chamling’s 8,930-day record.”
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“Morning Consult emphasised that its global leader approval tracker reflects a rolling average, designed to smooth short-term fluctuations and provide a more stable measure of public sentiment.”
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