In a survey conducted by the Times Group on the performance of chief ministers of disaster-affected states, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami secured the top position. Recently, Navbharat Times carried out an online poll asking the question: “Who is the best performing Chief Minister among the disaster-affected states?” Four names were included in the survey – Omar Abdullah, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Pushkar Singh Dhami, and Bhagwant Mann.
The results clearly favored Chief Minister Dhami. He received 78.5% votes, while J&K CM Omar Abdullah got 20.4%, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu received 0.6%, and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann secured only 0.5% votes.
This public sentiment shows that during the time of disaster, CM Dhami’s swift relief measures, implementation of rescue and rehabilitation schemes, and continuous visits to affected areas for direct interaction with victims, set him apart from other leaders.
Not only the Navbharat Times survey but also in the Times of India’s WhatsApp Community, people declared Pushkar Singh Dhami as their “first choice.” On this platform too, users openly praised his leadership, quick decision-making ability, and sensitive approach.
Political analysts say these results prove that in times of crisis, strong and compassionate leadership is what truly wins people’s trust. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami’s rising popularity reflects his administrative activeness, timely decisions, and deep grassroots connection.
