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Survey findings

The Hindu -CNN-IBN State of the Nation Survey conducted by the CSDS reveals a shift in people's attitude towards a government that is people-friendly. It is therefore not surprising that the Congress has gained popularity. The rural employment guarantee scheme has made a big impact. When a calamity strikes, Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh are in the forefront, inspiring confidence in victims. There is huge scope for the Congress to improve on its performance and regain its glory in the next elections.

E. Sivasankaran,
Coimbatore

The prices of essential commodities are rising continuously. The poor are becoming poorer. Floods have destroyed the crops in many parts of the country. Terrorists are striking at will. Corruption is rampant. How can one believe that the UPA Government would have won almost 100 seats more had the elections been held in the first week of August?

Shailesh Kumar,
Bangalore

The findings are difficult to believe. The soaring prices of essential commodities and the lowering of the nation's image by the Volcker disclosures draw a bleak picture of India in and outside the country. Life of the common man has become miserable because of terrorism.

Gopala Krishna Moorthy,
Aluva, Kerala

According to the survey, people think corruption has increased, the Government's performance has worsened in tackling farmers' problems and rising prices, and on national security. How does it conclude that the UPA can win over 300 seats? Does election outcome not depend on performance?

L. Rangarajan,
Vadodara, Gujarat

One wonders what the purpose of the survey is when parliamentary elections are not due in the near future. Is it necessary to spend so much time, energy and money on such surveys? The media can instead concentrate on matters of people's concern.

V. Swaminathan,
Vellore, T.N.

It has become a fashion to conduct opinion surveys, exit polls after the elections, followed by an analysis of the actual results. The Hindu -CNN-IBN survey on the performance of the UPA Government is akin to weekly, mid-term, quarterly, half-yearly and annual examinations conducted by schools.

V. Pandy,
Tuticorin, T.N.

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