Quite simply, the man is a huge hit in his home state of Gujarat. The development is there for all to see; and his slick marketing machinery has cemented his image as an excellent administrator, a magnetic orator and someone who consistently and effortless delivers while inspiring others to do the same. He is seen as hardworking, disciplined, committed and unwavering. His pro-development policies and high visibility at various international forums mean that he cuts quite a dash wherever he goes. The average Gujarati is completely gung ho about him (you could even use the word besotted); pride tinges the voice as they speak about him.
Now into his 4th term as the Chief Minister of what is viewed as one of India’s most progressive and safe states with a proven track record, no one in Gujarat can even contemplate a leader other than NaMo.
So it’s easy to see that Narendra Modi is a formidable leader and a very real possibility for the nation’s top job – how does Rahul Gandhi compare? This question may be rather more difficult to answer.