Modi still best suited to lead India: Mood of the Nation survey

Fifty-two percent of respondents believe Narendra Modi is best suited to lead the country, compared to 25% for Rahul Gandhi, according to the India Today Mood of the Nation survey. The survey also explored who is best suited to succeed Modi, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah at 28% and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at 25%. 

The India Today-Cvoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) poll was conducted between July 1 and August 14, 2025, surveying 54,788 individuals across all Lok Sabha segments. An additional 1,52,038 interviews from CVoter's regular tracker data were also analysed. Thus, the opinion of a total of 2,06,826 respondents was considered for this MOTN report.