According to a recent survey, the majority of those polled in India believe that lack of employment opportunities is the biggest issue facing the country, a view that has remained consistent throughout Prime Minister Narendra Modi's time in office. The survey, released on Monday, also highlighted concerns about terrorism and Pakistan, with many Indians viewing Pakistan as a threat and feeling that terrorism has worsened. Despite these worries, most Indian adults are content with the direction of their country and the economic prospects for future generations. Additionally, over half of those surveyed expressed satisfaction with how democracy is functioning in India. However, satisfaction had dropped by 25 percentage points since 2017, when 79 percent of respondents expressed approval. Men tend to be more supportive of Indian democracy compared to women, with one in five women choosing not to give an opinion. The Pew Survey, conducted from May 23 to July 23, 2018, included 2,521 participants. This survey took place during the final year of Modi's term before the election, in which approximately 900 million people are eligible to vote. While Modi is currently the frontrunner for the upcoming election starting on April 11, his lead is diminishing, and some polls suggest that his Hindu nationalist-led group may fall short of the majority needed to govern. Recent tensions with longtime rival Pakistan have shifted focus from economic issues to national security in the past month, benefiting Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party. Critics have alleged that the BJP is instilling fear among India's Muslim minority by prioritizing Hindu interests and accusing them of slaughtering sacred cows. There have been doubts about the party's loyalty to India. The BJP denies any bias and asserts that it does not support favoritism towards any community. Muslims constitute approximately 14 percent of India's population of 1.3 billion.