Assembly elections are hitting Bihar later this year, in the months of October and November. The political atmosphere is charged with anticipation. Meanwhile, through Operation Sindur, Indian forces have given a stern lesson to the terrorist haven, Pakistan. On another front, the hefty tariffs imposed by Trump have exacerbated trade tensions between India and America.
To gauge the nation's sentiment in these times, India Today partnered with C-Voter to conduct the 'Mood of the Nation' survey. This survey involved an impressive sample size of 206,826 people and was conducted from July 1 to August 14, 2025. Participants were asked, 'How was the response of Operation Sindur post the Pahalgam attack?'
In response, 55% of people remarked that it was a very strong response. Whereas 15% considered it to be a moderate, yet sufficient response, while 21% perceived it as weak.
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Another pertinent survey question was whether the government exhibited transparency regarding Operation Sindur. In reply, 54% agreed to the assertion of transparency, while 33% thought transparency was lacking in the operation.
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When asked about the rationale behind the ceasefire following Operation Sindur, 31% credited PM Modi's decision. Meanwhile, 29% speculated it was due to pressure from Trump, and 25% implied Pakistan, after facing significant setbacks, implored for ceasefire.
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The 'Mood of the Nation' survey also posed the question of whether India should play cricket with Pakistan. A mere 25% believed India should proceed, whereas a majority of 69% stood firmly against it.
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