**Rahul Gandhi Emerges as Preferred Opposition Leader in Recent Survey**
In a recent survey conducted by India Today-CVoter, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been identified as the most suitable candidate to lead the opposition against the Modi government, which primarily consists of partners from the INDIA bloc. The survey, which took place between July 1 and August 14, 2025, included responses from 54,788 individuals across all Lok Sabha segments, along with an analysis of 152,038 interviews from CVoter’s regular tracker data, totaling 206,826 respondents.
Rahul Gandhi’s popularity as the leader best equipped to spearhead the opposition has increased to 28.2% since the last survey in February, where he garnered 23.9%. However, this marks a decline from August of the previous year, when he received 32.3% of the votes. Following Gandhi, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee secured 7.7%, while Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav received 6.7%. Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul’s sister, received 6.4% and 4.4% of the votes, respectively.
**Performance as Leader of the Opposition**
The August 2025 MOTN poll also highlighted an improvement in Rahul Gandhi’s performance as Leader of the Opposition. The percentage of respondents rating him as “outstanding” rose from 25% in February to 28% in the latest survey. Additionally, his “poor” rating significantly decreased from 27% to 15%. Currently, 22% of respondents consider his performance “good,” while 16% rate it as “average.” Notably, just over 12% of those surveyed deemed his performance “very poor,” a figure consistent with the previous survey.
In summary, while Rahul Gandhi remains the favored choice to lead the opposition, his popularity has seen fluctuations over the past year. The survey results indicate a complex landscape for opposition leadership as the political climate continues to evolve.
**FAQ**
**Q: What does the recent survey indicate about Rahul Gandhi’s leadership?**
A: The survey shows that Rahul Gandhi is viewed as the most suitable leader for the opposition, with a rising approval rating, although it has decreased compared to last year.
