IANS- C Voter Survey: Indian families are troubled by rising expenditure, revealed during the survey conducted in four states

New DelhiAccording to the IANS-CVoter Survey, Indian households seem to be troubled by rising expenses, even though the income has either come down or has remained stagnant for the past one year. This came to light during a special survey conducted by CVoter on behalf of IANS in 4 states – Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Kerala – and the Union Territory of Puducherry, where the 2021 assembly elections were held. Many questions were asked from the people on many issues, which gave their opinion on the social, political and economic challenges being faced by the country.

Financial situation worsened after 2021 elections
The state governments and chief ministers have scored very well on the performance rating. The common voter believes that the financial condition of their families has deteriorated since the elections were held in 2021. In Assam, around 51 per cent of the respondents said that the expenditure of the family has increased, while the income has actually decreased. Another 19 per cent believed that the family income remained stable, but the expenditure increased. The story is not much different in other states, where elections were held in 2021. In neighboring Assam in West Bengal, 46.5 per cent of the respondents said that family income has come down in the past year, while expenditure has gone up. Another 31.5 per cent claimed that family income remained stable, while spending increased.

What the voters of the south say
Voters in the South shared similar sentiments. In Kerala, 39 per cent of the respondents said that their personal income has decreased while family expenses have increased, while 34 per cent of the respondents claimed that the income remained stable, while the expenditure increased. In Tamil Nadu, 39 per cent of the respondents said spending has gone up, while personal income has gone down. Another 35 percent said that personal income remained stagnant, while family spending had increased.