New Delhi: A ruling coalition in the middle of its second term faces a crisis of legitimacy. The government's approval ratings fall. Its record on tackling corruption, price rise and terrorism is viewed with deep skepticism. The Prime Minister's own credibility takes a hit. Yet its share of popular votes does not drop. When the dummy votes 'cast' in the survey are counted, the ruling coalition is a couple of point higher than where it was two years ago. This is the seemingly paradoxical finding of the CNN-IBN-CNBC-TV18 State of the Nation Poll in association with Forbes India conducted by the CSDS. When asked who they would vote for if Lok Sabha elections are held tomorrow, a significant proportion of those who disapprove of the government said they would vote for the ruling UPA. More on...... http://ibnlive.in.com/news/scams-price-rise-upa-would-still-win-polls-today/175239-37-64.html
