After PM Modi: Who’s the Next PM Candidate?

After PM Modi, Who is the Next PM Candidate? 28% Say Amit Shah, See How Many Support Yogi and Gadkari

An assessment of the nation’s mood has been conducted in the India Today-C-Voter ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey. When asked who the best face for the next Prime Minister is, the majority of people still prefer PM Modi. To gauge the country’s mood, India Today, in collaboration with C-Voter, carried out the ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey. The survey had a sample size of 206,826 and was conducted between July 1, 2025, and August 14, 2025. During the survey, people were asked, “After Narendra Modi, who is the contender for the post of PM?” and they shared their responses.

Who is the PM Contender in the BJP?

Three potential faces were presented as contenders for the PM post within the BJP after PM Modi. The survey revealed that 28% of the people gave preference to Amit Shah. This indicates that he is leading the race as per public opinion. The next choice for people was UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, with 26% of respondents choosing him as the next PM contender. Meanwhile, people showed the least interest in the third option, Nitin Gadkari, who received only 7% of the votes.

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Who is the Next Prime Minister Candidate?

In the MOTN survey, when asked who the best face for the next PM is, 52% of the people still gave preference to PM Modi. In comparison, Rahul Gandhi received only a small percentage of votes. When asked about Rahul Gandhi’s performance as the Leader of the Opposition, 28% of people said “very good,” 22% said “good,” 16% considered his performance “average,” 15% thought it was “poor,” and 12% believed Rahul Gandhi performed “very poorly” as the Leader of the Opposition.

Details of the Survey Sample Size

The India Today-C-Voter ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey took opinions from 54,788 adults from all states and Lok Sabha constituencies across the country, spanning different age groups, castes, religions, and genders, between July 1 and August 14, 2025. Additionally, the analysis included opinions from 152,038 people gathered over the preceding 24 weeks. Thus, the current analysis is a summary of the opinions of a total of 206,826 people. The margin of error in these figures is roughly 3% for broad results and 5% for more detailed, granular data.

FAQs

• What was the main purpose of the India Today-C-Voter survey?
• The primary goal of the ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey was to gauge public sentiment and assess the current political landscape in India. It aimed to understand public opinion on who would be the best candidate for the Prime Minister’s post after Narendra Modi.
• Who were the key political figures included in the survey for the next PM candidate?
• The survey focused on three prominent BJP leaders as potential successors to PM Modi: Amit Shah, Yogi Adityanath, and Nitin Gadkari. It also included questions about PM Modi’s continued popularity and Rahul Gandhi’s performance as the Leader of the Opposition.
• What percentage of people still support PM Modi as the best PM candidate?
• Despite the questions about potential successors, 52% of the respondents in the ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey still favored PM Modi as the best face for the next Prime Minister. This indicates his continued popularity.
• How did the survey collect its data?
• The survey collected opinions from a diverse sample of 206,826 people. This included a mix of fresh interviews with 54,788 adults and an analysis of opinions from 152,038 people from the previous 24 weeks, ensuring a broad and representative sample.
• Is there any margin of error in the survey results?
• Yes, as with most large-scale surveys, there is a margin of error. The report states that the margin of error is approximately 3% for general findings and 5% for more specific, detailed data points. This is standard for such extensive research.
• Who is the most favored candidate for the next PM after Narendra Modi?
• According to the India Today-C-Voter ‘Mood of the Nation’ survey, Amit Shah is the most favored candidate with 28% support, followed by Yogi Adityanath at 26%.
• How many people participated in the Mood of the Nation survey?
• The survey included a sample size of 206,826 people, with opinions collected from July 1, 2025, to August 14, 2025.
• What was the public’s opinion on Rahul Gandhi as the Leader of the Opposition?
• 28% of people rated Rahul Gandhi’s performance as “very good,” while 22% rated it “good” and 16% considered it “average.”