World’s Best And Most Popular Leaders
World’s Best And Most Popular Leaders
The world is facing unprecedented challenges in the 21st century, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, terrorism, poverty, and inequality. In such times, strong and visionary leadership is essential to steer the nations and the people towards a better future. But who are the leaders who have earned the trust and admiration of their citizens and the global community?
A recent survey by Morning Consult, a US-based consulting firm, has revealed the list of the most popular leaders in the world in 2023. The survey was based on the data collected from January 26th to 31st of this year, and it measured the approval ratings of government leaders in 22 countries. The survey also ranked the most influential people of 2023 in various categories, such as artists, icons, pioneers, titans, and innovators.
In this blog post, we will look at some of the key achievements and factors that have made these leaders and personalities stand out among their peers and counterparts.
Narendra Modi: The most popular leader in the world
Topping the list with an impressive approval rating of 78 percent is Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. Modi has been leading the world’s largest democracy since 2014, and he has been able to secure a second term with an even bigger mandate in 2019. Modi is widely regarded as a charismatic and decisive leader who has transformed India’s economy, foreign policy, social welfare, and national security.
Some of the achievements of Modi's government are:
Strengthened economy by supporting reforms, growth and investment. India became the fifth-largest economy in the world in 2019, surpassing France and the UK. India also became one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Improved international relations and foreign policy with various countries and regions. Modi has established close ties with key global partners such as the US, Japan, Australia, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Germany, Russia, and China. He has also enhanced India’s role and influence in multilateral forums such as the UN, G20, BRICS, SCO, ASEAN, QUAD, and SAARC.
Changed India’s attitude on global issues such as climate change, terrorism and trade. Modi has committed India to the Paris Agreement on climate change and pledged to achieve 450 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030. He has also taken a firm stand against terrorism and extremism and launched surgical strikes against terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He has also promoted free and fair trade and opposed protectionism and unilateralism.
Increased internal security and defence capabilities. Modi has modernized India’s defence forces and increased their budget and procurement. He has also implemented several reforms to improve the efficiency and accountability of the security agencies. He has also boosted India’s indigenous defence production and innovation through initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Launched Make in India and Digital India initiatives to boost manufacturing and innovation. Modi has encouraged domestic and foreign investment in various sectors such as electronics, automobiles, textiles, aerospace, defence, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, renewable energy etc. He has also promoted digital literacy and connectivity among India’s 1.3 billion people through schemes such as Aadhaar (unique identity number), UPI (unified payment interface), JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile) trinity
Maintained a government with a clean image and no major corruption scandals. Modi has cracked down on corruption and black money through measures such as demonetization of high-value currency notes in 2016
Initiated Swachh Bharat mission to promote cleanliness and sanitation. Modi launched a nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation
Implemented Jan Dhan Yojana to provide financial inclusion and social security to the poor. Modi opened over 400 million bank accounts for the unbanked population.
Modi’s popularity is not only limited to India but also extends to other parts of the world. He has been featured on several prestigious lists such as Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2015 and 2020 Forbes magazine’s most powerful people in 2018 and 2020 Fortune magazine’s world’s greatest leaders in 2015 and 2020
Modi has also received several awards and honours from various countries and organizations such as:
The Order of Abdulaziz Al Saud from Saudi Arabia in 2016
The Order of Zayed from UAE in 2019
The Order of St Andrew from Russia in 2019
The Legion of Merit from USA in 2020
The Global Goalkeeper Award from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2019
The Seoul Peace Prize from South Korea in 2018
The Champions of the Earth Award from UN in 2018
Modi has also been praised by several world leaders and celebrities for his leadership and vision. Some of the notable examples are:
Former US President Barack Obama, who called Modi “a man of action” and “a reformer who enjoys popular support”
Former US President Donald Trump, who called Modi “a great leader and a great friend”
Current US President Joe Biden, who called Modi “a strong and steadfast ally”
Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who called Modi “a remarkable man”
Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who called Modi “a fantastic leader”
French President Emmanuel Macron, who called Modi “one of the most important leaders of the democratic world”
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called Modi “a reliable partner”
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who called Modi “a dear friend”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who called Modi “a revolutionary leader”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who called Modi “a partner and a friend”
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who called Modi “a good friend and a trusted partner”
Actor Hugh Jackman, who called Modi “an inspiration”
Singer Ed Sheeran, who called Modi “a really cool guy”
Other popular and influential leaders in the world
Modi is not the only leader who has impressed the world with his achievements and charisma. The survey by Morning Consult also revealed the names of other leaders who have high approval ratings in their respective countries and regions. Some of them are:
Andrés Manuel López Obrador, the President of Mexico, with 68 percent approval rating. He is known for his populist and nationalist policies that aim to reduce poverty, inequality, corruption, and violence in Mexico. He has also maintained cordial relations with the US and other neighbouring countries.
Alain Berset, the President of Switzerland, with 62 percent approval rating. He is known for his pragmatic and consensus-oriented approach to governance that balances the interests of different political parties, regions, and languages in Switzerland. He has also played a key role in promoting Switzerland’s neutrality and humanitarian values in the world.
Anthony Albanese, the Leader of the Opposition in Australia, with 58 percent approval rating. He is known for his progressive and inclusive agenda that focuses on social justice, environmental sustainability, economic growth, and national security. He has also been vocal about Australia’s role and responsibility in the Indo-Pacific region and the world.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the former President of Brazil and a potential candidate for the 2023 presidential election, with 50 percent approval rating. He is known for his charismatic and populist leadership that lifted millions of Brazilians out of poverty and made Brazil a global player in the 21st century. He has also been a champion of democracy and human rights in Latin America and beyond.
Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the right-wing Brothers of Italy party and a potential candidate for the 2023 general election in Italy, with 52 percent approval rating. She is known for her nationalist and conservative views that oppose immigration, globalization and European integration. She has also been a vocal critic of China’s influence and expansionism in the world.
The survey by Morning Consult also ranked the most influential people of 2023 in various categories such as artists, icons, pioneers, titans and innovators. Some of them are:
Angela Bassett, an American actress and director who has starred in several acclaimed movies such as What’s Love Got to Do with It (1993), Black Panther (2018), Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018), etc. She is known for her powerful and versatile performances that portray strong and complex female characters.
Lionel Messi, an Argentine footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) club and Argentina national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and has won several awards and trophies such as six Ballon d’Ors and four Champions Leagues He is also known for his philanthropic work through his foundation that supports children’s education and health.
Beyoncé, an American singer-songwriter and entrepreneur who is one of the best-selling music artists of all time and has won 28 Grammy Awards She is known for her influential and diverse music that spans various genres such as R&B pop hip hop and soul She is also known for her activism on issues such as racial justice gender equality and human rights.
Elon Musk, a South African-born American entrepreneur and innovator who is the founder CEO and chief engineer of SpaceX co-founder CEO and product architect of Tesla co-founder of Neuralink and co-founder and initial co-chairman of OpenAI He is known for his visionary and ambitious projects that aim to revolutionize transportation energy space exploration and artificial intelligence.
Its high time to congratulate them and hope they do good to the mankind in all possible ways.
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