Outlook-MDRA Opinion Poll

69% feel Rahul and Priyanka's entry into active politics will help improve Congress' chances.

Updated on: 7 February 2024 7:06 pm

Outlook-MDRA Opinion Poll
	Rural	Urban	Total

Should Rahul and Priyanka enter active politics?
Yes	71	70	70
No	18	23	20
Don't Know	11	7	10
YES: Bangalore 73, Chennai 32, Delhi 80, Patna 81, Calcutta 71, Lucknow 90, Mumbai 57, Pune 79

Will their entry into politics enthuse young voters?
Yes	68	67	67
No	21	24	22
Don't Know	11	9	11
YES: Bangalore 68, Chennai 36, Delhi 82, Patna 82, Calcutta 71, Lucknow 84, Mumbai 41, Pune 74

Which of the two do you see as the inheritor of the Nehru-Gandhi mantle?
Rahul	31	26	28
Priyanka	52	45	49
Don't Know			24
Priyanka: Bangalore 46, Chennai 29, Delhi 52, Patna 65, Calcutta 57, Lucknow 44, Mumbai 71, Pune 22

Are you put off by the prospect of dynastic rule?
Yes	34	40	37
No	44	39	41
Don't Know	22	21	22
NO: Bangalore 36, Chennai 10, Delhi 72, Patna 64, Calcutta 49, Lucknow 27, Mumbai 46, Pune 27

Should they limit themselves to campaigning or contest elections?
Only Campaign	24	30	27
Should not enter politics			15
Contest election	57	49	53
Dont know			5
Contest: Bangalore 53, Chennai 22, Delhi 79, Patna 69, Calcutta 45, Lucknow 56, Mumbai 48, Pune 50

Will their entry into politics help improve Congress chances?
Yes	72	66	69
No	21	28	24
Don't Know	7	6	7
YES: Bangalore 69, Chennai 47, Delhi 81, Patna 79, Calcutta 63, Lucknow 85, Mumbai 59, Pune 70

Only the children of Indian parents should be eligible to become PM? (Pramod Mahajans view)
Yes	45	40	43
No	47	52	49
Don't Know	8	8	8
YES: Bangalore 80, Chennai 14, Delhi 47, Patna 33, Calcutta 30, Lucknow 51, Mumbai 35, Pune 54


METHODOLOGY
The Outlook poll was conducted in both urban and rural areas. The polling agency, Market & Development Research Associate (MDRA), a part of the CMS group, conducted the survey in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Calcutta, Patna, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune, and the rural areas adjoining them. In all, 800 respondents were covered.