An opinion poll conducted by the Bombay newspaper DNA says two out of every respondents (sample size: 500) believe Prime Minister Manmohan Singh‘s authority has been eroded by recent events and that the reform process is as good as dead and buried.
# Has the PM lost his authority?
Yes 312 (62.4%), No 142 (28.4%), Don’t know 46 (9.2%)
# Will the Prime Minister resign?
Yes 108 (21.6%), No 239 (47.8%), Don’t know 153 (30.6%)
# Will economic reforms continue?
Yes 219 (43.8%), No 85 (17%), Don’t know 196 (39.2%)