Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) faced mixed results in the general election, winning seats but failing to secure a majority due to various factors including inflation and job concerns, according to a recent survey.
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Modi, clinched 293 seats in the 543-member lower house of parliament, securing a majority with the support of regional parties. However, the BJP itself won only 240 seats, marking a decrease from its previous performance.
A survey conducted by Lokniti-CSDS highlighted that high inflation and job scarcity were significant concerns among voters, with over 30% expressing worry about inflation, up from 20% before the election. The survey covered nearly 20,000 voters across 23 states during the voting period.
In addition to economic issues, voters were also dissatisfied with the government's handling of corruption and scams. Around 21% of respondents voted for the BJP due to its development efforts, while Modi's leadership drew support from 20% of voters, doubling from pre-poll surveys.
One of the BJP's key achievements, the construction of a grand Hindu temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, was well-received but did not translate into electoral success in the region. The BJP lost the Faizabad seat, where Ayodhya is located, and saw its overall seat count in Uttar Pradesh drop to 33 from 62 in the previous election.
Despite these challenges, Modi's leadership remains a strong factor for his alliance, which is set to form the new government. The survey underscores the mixed sentiment among voters, reflecting both support for Modi's leadership and concerns over economic issues.
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