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Survey Shows 93.5 Per Cent Indians Believe Modi Govt Is Handling The Coronavirus Outbreak Effectively
IANS
Apr 23, 2020, 06:43 PM | Updated 06:43 PM IST
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An astounding 93.5 per cent people in the country believe that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is handling the coronavirus outbreak effectively, a survey revealed on Thursday.
The central government had imposed a 21-day nation-wide lockdown on 25 March, which was later extended till 3 May.
According to the IANS-C-voter Covid-19 tracker, the number of people who laid trust on the Modi government on the first day of the lockdown was 76.8 but that has now increased to 93.5 per cent as of 21 April.
In the survey, the statement -- "I think the Indian government is handling the coronavirus (outbreak) well" -- was put forth before people between 16 March to 21 April and their answers were sought.
On 16 April, 75.8 percent people said that they have faith in the government, but the percentage increased after the stringent curbs were imposed in the country.
Interestingly, an overall confidence in the incumbent government saw a sharp rise on 1 April. A 89.9 percent people believed that the government is working well in comparison to 31 March, when the percentage was 79.4.
With inputs from IANS
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