'No achhe din' even after 2 yrs of Modi govt: Survey

April 30, 2016 22:09

With the Modi government close to completing its two years in office, a new survey on Saturday said nearly half of the respondents (49 per cent) feel "no change" in their living standards while another 15 per cent feel the

situation has actually worsened.

The survey, conducted by the Centre for Media Studies, further claimed that "a significant percentage (43 per cent) feels that poor people are not benefitting from programmes and schemes under the Modi government."

At the same time, the 'performance appraisal' of the two years of the Modi government also found that Narendra Modi's performance as the prime minister was being liked by a vast majority (62 per cent) and as many as 70 per cent wanted him to continue as the prime minister beyond the first five years.

The survey, of around 4,000 respondents across rural and urban areas of 15 states, still observed that less than one third feel the prime minister has fulfilled promises while around 48 per cent felt the promises have been met partially.

"On whether living and life of people is any better today than two years ago, nearly half (49 per cent) feel 'no change' in scenario while 15 per cent feel that situation or conditions has worsened," the survey said.

Announcing the survey results at a press conference in New Delhi, former Secretary General of Lok Sabha Subhash C Kashyap said the personal image of the prime minister remains very bright and his performance is being liked by a majority.

Modi's efforts to improve India's stand globally as well as improving administration at home got a thumbs up from a majority in the survey.

"While National Democratic Alliance government's initiatives are generally appreciated, concern for increasing prices and unemployment at grass root continues," CMS Director General P N Vasanti said.

Among major failures of the Union government, inflation was cited by 32 per cent of the respondents, followed by inability to provide employment (29 per cent) and inability to bring much talked about black money (26 per cent) -- one of the key promises made in the 2014 election manifesto.

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