New Delhi, 24th August: In a significant development that sheds light on the potential future leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the India Today CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) Survey has revealed that Union Home Minister Amit Shah is the top choice among respondents to succeed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the party’s prime ministerial candidate. The survey indicates that 25% of respondents believe Shah is the most suitable candidate to take over the mantle after Modi.
The survey, which gauges public sentiment across a broad spectrum of political issues, also showed strong support for other prominent BJP leaders. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emerged as the second most favored candidate, with 19% of respondents backing him for the top post. Adityanath’s popularity, especially in the key state of Uttar Pradesh, has been on a consistent rise, reflecting his appeal among the party’s core voter base.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari secured 13% of the votes, making him the third most preferred candidate. Gadkari, known for his administrative acumen and a focus on infrastructure development, has been a significant figure in the Modi government.
Veteran BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, the current Defence Minister, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, each received 5% of the votes, indicating a modest but notable level of support within the party and the electorate.
As the BJP gears up for the 2024 general elections, the survey’s findings highlight the key leaders who could potentially step into Prime Minister Modi’s shoes, should the need arise. While Modi remains the party’s undisputed leader, the emergence of Amit Shah as the frontrunner in this survey underscores his influence and stature within the BJP, as well as his close association with Modi’s leadership style.
The India Today CVoter MOTN Survey serves as a barometer of public opinion and reflects the evolving dynamics within the BJP as it looks towards the future of its leadership.
