Rahul vs Modi - who is the urban youth backing?

On My Vote Rocks, through a first of its kind urban youth survey on Indian politics, we look at the youth vote and why it matters.

  • In an India of plummeting rupee and rising sexual violence, who will the Facebook generation ?like' as Prime Minister in 2014? Who do they look upto, what are they looking for in a leader, and what do they think is the most important task for a politician to tackle? The answers in the results of an urban youth poll, ahead.
    In an India of plummeting rupee and rising sexual violence, who will the Facebook generation ‘like' as Prime Minister in 2014? Who do they look upto, what are they looking for in a leader, and what do they think is the most important task for a politician to tackle? The answers in the results of an urban youth poll, ahead.
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  • Narendra Modi ? yehi hai right choice baby? Poll results put Rahul Gandhi, 20 years younger than NaMo, at a distant second.
    Narendra Modi – yehi hai right choice baby? Poll results put Rahul Gandhi, 20 years younger than NaMo, at a distant second.
  • Narendra Modi enjoys greater support in north and west India.
    Narendra Modi enjoys greater support in north and west India.
  • 10% more men back Narendra Modi than women.
    10% more men back Narendra Modi than women.
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  • Rahul Gandhi may not be the pick for Prime Minister, but he gets the vote for youth icon.
    Rahul Gandhi may not be the pick for Prime Minister, but he gets the vote for youth icon.
  • More youngsters in south and west India back Rahul.
    More youngsters in south and west India back Rahul.
  • What qualities are the youth looking for in a leader?
    What qualities are the youth looking for in a leader?
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  • Criminals not welcome. Absentee politicians not welcome. Those who don't spend their funds not welcome. Next!
    Criminals not welcome. Absentee politicians not welcome. Those who don't spend their funds not welcome. Next!
  • The state of India's economy has young India worried. Fighting inflation is paramount for a politician, they say.
    The state of India's economy has young India worried. Fighting inflation is paramount for a politician, they say.
  • How important is it for young India's leaders to be honest?
    How important is it for young India's leaders to be honest?
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  • The age question ? when should politicians retire?
    The age question – when should politicians retire?
  • Ahead of 2014, only 45% of first-time voters have registered.
    Ahead of 2014, only 45% of first-time voters have registered.
  • Most youngsters agree there is need for greater youth participation.
    Most youngsters agree there is need for greater youth participation.
  • Corruption is the top reason keeping young India away from the political process.
    Corruption is the top reason keeping young India away from the political process.
  • How many youngsters see politics as a career option?
    How many youngsters see politics as a career option?
  • No surprises here. Cricket is when we put our differences aside, the great unifier.
    No surprises here. Cricket is when we put our differences aside, the great unifier.
  • In the battle of the states, there's good news for Narendra Modi's Gujarat. Brand Gujarat is grand, say the youth of India.
    In the battle of the states, there's good news for Narendra Modi's Gujarat. Brand Gujarat is grand, say the youth of India.
  • The worst administered state? Nitish Kumar leaves young India unimpressed.
    The worst administered state? Nitish Kumar leaves young India unimpressed.
  • The three things that make an efficient state ? law and order, employment, education.
    The three things that make an efficient state – law and order, employment, education.