Narendra Modi Top Choice for Prime Minister's Position: Survey

Surprisingly, more than three in ten (33 percent) Indian citizen are of the opinion that Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi party may get substantial seats in the next general election. Support for Aam Aadmi party getting substantial seats which can make a difference was stronger in Lucknow (43 percent), Delhi (40 percent) and Mumbai (36 percent). Lack of support to Aam Aadmi party was particularly evident in Kolkata (80 percent), Chennai (75 percent) and Bangalore (69 percent).

Rahul Varma adds, “that this trend showcases a new dynamic voting pattern that may surprise a lot of us (though currently restricted to urban India). Unraveling series of corruption episodes could further give impetus to the Aam Aadmi party and its relevant issues.

Ipsos ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey was conducted between October 25 - 27, 2012 among 420 men and women in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru and Lucknow.
 

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