'Did India teach nuclear-armed Pakistan a lesson,' Survey finds overwhelming public support

IANS May 19, 2025 176 views

A recent nationwide survey reveals overwhelming public support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to handling Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. The IANS-Matrize poll indicates that 92% of respondents believe the government is committed to fighting terror, with 70% specifically endorsing Modi as the most suitable leader to address cross-border challenges. The survey highlights strong public backing for Operation Sindoor, with 66% considering the military action completely successful in targeting terror infrastructure. These findings underscore a robust national sentiment favoring decisive strategic action against external threats.

"Operation Sindoor sends a clear message to Pakistan" - IANS-Matrize Survey
New Delhi, May 19: Operation Sindoor's success has resonated with the Indian masses, with most people agreeing that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has taught a lesson to Pakistan by striking deep into the nuclear-armed neighbour that supports terror, an opinion poll showed on Monday.

Key Points

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92% believe Modi government is serious about combating terror

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70% see Modi as most capable leader against Pakistan

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66% endorse diplomatic pressure on Islamabad

Apart from pointing towards a surge in PM Modi's popularity after the operation, the nationwide opinion poll conducted by IANS-Matrize News Communications indicates that 92 per cent of the 7,463 respondents believe that the government is serious in its fight against terror and 69 per cent respondents feel that the military action has raised the stature of the Prime Minister on the global stage.

Also, a majority of respondents -- 66 per cent -- endorsed the proposed diplomatic outreach planned by the Modi government to mount pressure on Pakistan at the international stage by exposing its role in fostering cross-border terrorism.

PM Modi was also the unanimous choice of respondents when it came to picking the most suitable Indian leader to teach a lesson to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. As many as 70 per cent of respondents voted for PM Modi.

Rahul Gandhi emerged as a poor second choice with 5 per cent of the respondents backing him as the most suitable leader capable of hitting back at Pakistan.

Surprisingly, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi emerged as the third best choice for hitting Pakistan with 4 per cent of respondents backing him, ahead of 3 per cent vote for Akhilesh Yadav and 2 per cent vote each for Mamata Banerjee and Arvind Kejriwal.

The poll, conducted between May 9 and 15 across Assembly segments, reveals that 66 per cent believe Operation Sindoor was completely successful in hitting high-value terror targets in Pakistan and giving a befitting reply to Islamabad, with another 18 per cent considering it partially successful. Only 9 per cent, considering that it was not successful at all.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Finally, a strong response to Pakistan's proxy wars! For decades we've suffered their terror tactics while the world turned a blind eye. Operation Sindoor shows we won't tolerate this anymore. Modi ji has shown real leadership 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I support strong action against terrorism, we must be cautious about chest-thumping. Pakistan is still a nuclear power with unstable leadership. The government should focus equally on diplomatic solutions to prevent escalation.
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Amit S.
The survey numbers speak for themselves! 92% approval shows how united Indians are against terrorism. Our brave soldiers deserve all credit 👏 But now we must ensure Pakistan is isolated globally for its terror factories.
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Sunita R.
I'm proud of our armed forces, but worried about the 9% who think the operation failed. We must not become overconfident - Pakistan will try something again. Need permanent solution, not just one-time action.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that Owaisi got more support than Kejriwal or Mamata! Maybe people are realizing you need strong leadership against Pakistan, not just populist rhetoric. But 70% for Modi shows he's the undisputed leader on national security.
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Neha P.
As someone from Jammu, we've suffered the most from Pakistan-sponsored terror. Operation Sindoor has given us hope that Delhi finally understands our pain. But action must continue - one operation won't change their mindset.

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