Massive Response to Bulgarian President's Gratitude to PM Modi for Ship Rescue

The global acknowledgment of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's immense popularity has been underscored by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's expression of appreciation towards him following the Indian Navy's rescue operation of the Bulgarian ship 'Ruen' and its crew. This gesture has sparked widespread applause and garnered significant attention across various social media platforms.

President Radev took to the platform X to convey his heartfelt gratitude to PM Narendra Modi, stating, "My sincere thanks to PM @narendramodi for the courageous intervention of the Navy in rescuing the hijacked Bulgarian vessel 'Ruen' and its crew, which includes 7 Bulgarian nationals."

This message gained more traction than any other post previously shared by President Radev on X. Posted on March 18, it garnered over two million impressions, 25,000 likes, and 5,400 reposts to date.

This surge in engagement surpassed all previous records for posts made by the Bulgarian President on X. For example, the second most-viewed message by President Radev received 57,000 views, 74 likes, and 87 reposts.

Most of the posts from his account usually received less than 100 likes and 10-15 reposts, with impressions averaging around 15,000.

The overwhelming response to President Radev's message on X, thanking PM Modi for the Indian Navy's courageous rescue mission, serves as a testament to the Prime Minister's significant global and domestic influence.

Just two weeks prior, PM Modi had emerged as the most popular global leader with an approval rating of 78 percent.

In response to President Radev's appreciation, PM Modi conveyed his gratitude through a message on X, saying, "Thank you for your message President @PresidentOfBg. We are delighted that the 7 Bulgarian nationals are safe and will soon return home. India remains committed to safeguarding freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region."