Tensions with neighbouring Pakistan soared after a suicide bomb attack in the Indian part of the disputed Kashmir region killed 40 Indian paramilitary police last month. However, it has since waned to about 15%, as tensions have cooled, the agency said, citing its daily tracker of national sentiment. The new poll numbers suggest those issues may be back on voters’ minds, CVoter said. "The impact of mission Shakti (anti-satellite missile) test is anticipated to show in the next few days,” CVoter said. A coalition led by Modi's BJP is widely expected to retain power in the looming general election, the world's biggest democratic exercise with about 900 million eligible voters.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 30, 2019 07:41 UTC