More than three-quarters of those surveyed believe that the biggest issue in India is the lack of employment opportunities, a concern that has persisted throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi's time in office. The survey also highlighted significant concerns about terrorism and Pakistan, which were present even before the recent crisis in Indian Kashmir. Despite these worries, the majority of Indian adults are content with the current state of their country and the economic prospects for future generations, according to the Pew survey. Additionally, 54 percent of those polled expressed satisfaction with the functioning of democracy in India. However, satisfaction had decreased by 25 percentage points since 2017, with only 54 percent now expressing approval. According to the Pew Survey conducted from May 23 to July 23, 2018, which included 2,521 respondents, men are more likely than women to support Indian democracy. Despite Modi being the frontrunner in the upcoming election on April 11, recent polls suggest that his Hindu nationalist-led party may not secure the majority needed to govern. Tensions with Pakistan have recently shifted focus from economic issues to national security, benefiting Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. Critics have alleged that the BJP is instilling fear among India's Muslim community by promoting a Hindu-centric agenda and singling them out for the killing of sacred cows. They have also raised concerns about the party's loyalty to India. The BJP refutes these claims, stating that it is against appeasement of any group. Muslims account for approximately 14 percent of India's 1.3 billion population.