A CNN-IBN Urban India Ooinion Poll shows the recent economic reform move of the government has not gone down well with the urban India. The poll shows that while the price rise and corruption remain the major concerns for the urban India, there is also a massive anger over cap on LPG subsidy and diesel price hike among the people across the cities.
The findings also suggest a lack of support for FDI in multi-brand retail.
The poll was conducted in six cities immediately after the Trinamool Congress' withdrawal of support to the UPA government. The 1,236 respondents were from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.
Major findings of the survey:
Is the govt justified to limit subsidised LPG cylinders?
NO: 93%
YES: 6%
Can't say: 2%
Is the govt's decision to increase diesel price justified?
NO: 87%
YES: 12%
Can't say: 1%
Do you support the govt's move to allow FDI in multi-brand retail?
NO: 76%
YES: 20%
Can't say: 4%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
What concerns you most?
Poor infrastructure: 2%
Lack of safety and security: 5%
Corruption: 32%
Rising prices & inflation: 57%
Is the opposition hypocritical on FDI in multi-brand retail?
YES: 54%
NO: 40%
Can't say: 6%
Is the PM responsible for Coalgate?
YES: 66%
NO: 26%
Can't say: 8%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
Will the UPA government complete its full term?
Will collapse before end of 2012: 14%
Will complete its full term: 18%
Early polls likely in 2013: 27%
Will struggle but will survive: 38%
Who has benefitted most from coal block allocation?
BJP: 14%
Both BJP & Congress: 24%
Congress: 48%
What should be the limit on subsidised LPG cylinders?
6 cylinders a year: 3%
15 cylinders a year: 8%
8 cylinders a year: 11%
12 cylinders a year: 73%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
Is Mamata correct in withdrawing from the UPA?
YES: 67%
NO: 27%
Can't say: 6%
What best describes the prime minister?
Does not deserve to continue as he hasn't shown resolve to handle corruption: 17%
Has been ineffective but is now taking decisions, should be allowed to continue: 18%
Best among available UPA candidates, should continue till 2014: 25%
Has been totally ineffective, should be replaced immediately: 37%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
What will be the impact of FDI in multi-brand retail?
Farmers will get better prices: 26%
Consumer will get more choice & cheaper goods: 32%
Will cause unemployment: 50%
Neighbourhood shops will shut down: 53%
What best describes Mamata Banerjee?
Continuous opposition to key decisions not helping the nation: 10%
Decisions impulsive & not based on ideology: 15%
She is a fighter: 32%
She is pro-poor: 33%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
Main reason for UPA to suddenly push reforms
Chidambaram taking over as FM: 26%
To revive investor confidence & growth: 27%
Fear of falling credit ratings: 29%
No choice as economy in bad shape: 54%
Most negative factor against UPA
Blackmailing Allies: 3%
Ineffective governance: 12%
Corruption: 34%
Price Rise: 50%
Will PM manage to improve the current economic situation?
NO: 67%
Yes: 28%
Can't say: 5%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
Does limiting discounted cylinders help manage economy?
NO: 73%
YES: 24%
Can't say: 2%
What contributes most to inflation?
Hoarding by wholesalers: 20%
Unreasonable hike by retailers: 30%
Failure to organise smooth supply of essential goods: 46%
Diesel price hike: 59%
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POLL: 93% urban Indians say LPG cylinder cap unjustified
Should the govt continue reforms despite pressure from allies?
NO: 54%
YES: 42%
Can't say: 4%
Should states be allowed to choose FDI in multi-brand retail
NO: 63%
YES: 32%
Can't say: 5%
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