According to a recent survey, the majority of Indians believe that the biggest issue in the country is the lack of job opportunities, a sentiment that has remained consistent throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi's time in office. The survey also revealed that concerns about terrorism and Pakistan were prominent even before the recent crisis in Indian Kashmir. Despite these concerns, most Indians are satisfied with the direction of their country and the economic outlook for future generations. Additionally, the survey found that over half of those polled were satisfied with the functioning of democracy in India. Satisfaction with Indian democracy has dropped by 25 percentage points since 2017, with 79 percent approving back then. Men tend to be more supportive of Indian democracy than women, although one in five women did not give an opinion. The Pew Survey conducted from May 23 to July 23, 2018, had 2,521 respondents, the final year of Modi's term before the election. Modi is the frontrunner for the upcoming election on April 11, but his lead is narrowing and polls suggest his party may not win a clear majority. Recent tensions with Pakistan have 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 advancing a Hindu-centric agenda and singling them out for the killing of cows, which are considered sacred. The party has been questioned about its loyalty to India, but it denies any prejudice and asserts that it is against favoring any particular community. Muslims account for approximately 14 percent of India's 1.3 billion population.