According to a recent survey, the majority of people in India see lack of job opportunities as the biggest issue, a concern that has remained consistent throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi's time in office. The survey also revealed that worries about terrorism and Pakistan were prevalent even before recent tensions. Despite these concerns, most Indians are content with the country's direction and economic prospects for future generations. Additionally, over half of those surveyed expressed satisfaction with the functioning of democracy in India. Satisfaction with Indian democracy has decreased by 25 percentage points since 2017, when 79 percent of respondents approved. Men are more likely than women to support Indian democracy, although one in five women chose not to give an opinion. The Pew Survey, conducted from May 23 to July 23, 2018, had 2,521 respondents. This survey took place during the final year of Modi's term before the election, in which approximately 900 million people were eligible to vote. Modi is currently seen as the frontrunner in the upcoming election starting on April 11, but his lead is narrowing and some polls suggest that his Hindu nationalist-led group may not secure a clear majority. Recent tensions with Pakistan have shifted focus from domestic 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 pushing a Hindu-centric agenda and singling them out for the slaughter of cows, which are considered sacred. There have also been doubts raised about the party's loyalty to India. The BJP refutes these claims, stating that it is against favoritism towards any group. Muslims account for around 14 percent of India's 1.3 billion population.