Following his ouster, former Prime Minister Imran Khan has become even more popular with the majority of the Pakistani public. A survey by IRIS Communications in this regard is going viral on social media.
According to the survey, 46% of the survey takers believe that Imran Khan is the most capable leader to take Pakistan out of a crisis. Other major political leaders in the survey were Nawaz Sharif, Shehbaz Sharif, Bilawal Bhutto, and Asif Zardari.
Interestingly, Imran Khan’s popularity increased in less than a month. To clarify, on March 28, the PTI Chairman stood at 33%. However, as of April 25th, the percentage increased to 46%. Meanwhile, the rating of other political leaders deteriorated during the same time period. Only Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saw an improvement of 2%.
As a result, PTI is celebrating the achievement as many PTI leaders share the survey results. According to them, the survey proves that Imran Khan has the backing of the public which will prove to be very beneficial for him in the next general elections.
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“Continuous increase in Imran Khan’s popularity! From 31% to 46% is a massive swing, in less than a month. This is what happens when you stand with the truth. Do you see why they [PML-N government] are so scared of going to the people?” Taimur Khan Jhagra, KPK provincial minister, tweeted.
Continuous increase in @ImranKhanPTI's popularity! From 31% to 46% is a massive swing, in less than a month. This is what happens when you stand with the truth.
Do you see why they are so scared of going to the people? #MarchAgainstImportedGovt pic.twitter.com/zbwUpN1gJG— Taimur Khan Jhagra (@Jhagra) April 27, 2022
Imran Khan has public’s backing?
Other similar surveys by IRIS communications too showed a favorable picture for PTI and Imran Khan. In a perception survey, 47% of the public said it will vote for PTI.
“IRIS’ Perception survey is a testament to the fact that by every passing moment public is assuring a clean sweep for Imran Khan in GE22,” Iftikhar Durrani, Former SAPM to Imran Khan on media, tweeted.
IRIS’s Perception Survey is a testament to the fact that by every passing moment public is assuring a clean sweep for Imran Khan in GE22
The Corrupt XI clan cannot get away with any face saving
KHAN IS COMING 🇵🇰#MarchAgainstImportedGovt @iriscomm1 pic.twitter.com/yQV64VhyYA
— Dr. Iftikhar Durrani (@IftikharDurani) April 27, 2022
In another survey by IRIS, 64% of the survey takers believe that overthrowing the PTI government before the completion of the term was unjustified. Furthermore, 57% accept the PTI’s narrative of rejecting the incumbent government.
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#امپورٹڈ_Øکومت_نامنظور pic.twitter.com/bJgvTJA6cd
— Javed Hassan (@javedhassan) April 27, 2022