Rahul Gandhi has also seen a steady rise, with 27 per cent of respondents now backing him for the role, compared to 25 per cent in the previous survey and just 7 per cent in January 2022. The long-term trend reflects Modi’s continued dominance alongside Rahul Gandhi’s gradual growth in acceptance over the past four years. In contrast, the Congress is projected to secure 80 seats, down 17 from the previous survey and well below its 99-seat performance in 2024. In the latest survey, 57 per cent of respondents rated his performance as good, slightly lower than earlier readings but broadly consistent over time. Rahul Gandhi’s improving popularity points to increased visibility and efforts to project himself as a national alternative.