Corruption, unemployment and inflation top concerns this election, shows survey -Hina Rohtaki

-The Indian Express

The issue of corruption remained at the top, with 32.19 per cent favouring the agenda, followed by unemployment and inflation respectively.

A survey by the Institute for Development and Communication found that corruption was the most talked about issue during Lok Sabha polls in 2014.

?People were asked about the issues which they think should be addressed by their elected representative. The issue of corruption remained at the top, with 32.19 per cent favouring the agenda, followed by unemployment and inflation respectively. Most of the respondents from general category as well as SC category considered corruption as their major issue that should be addressed by their elected representatives. Whereas, for the subjects belonging to OBC category, corruption, inflation and issues of the citizens, hold equal importance,” the study stated.

People from general category also said proper utilisation of funds on development and safety of women were other important issues that need to be addressed by their elected representatives.

Meanwhile, the OBC category people said proper utilisation of funds on development, unemployment and law and order, were the primary issues that need to be assessed.

“On the other hand, the respondents from the SC category considered metro and good public transport, followed by safety of women. As top issues to be addressed by their elected representative,” it was added.

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