Operation Sindoor Debate: Who Won? NDA Leads Overall, Rahul Gandhi Gains Support Among Youth And Women

The recent Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament has sparked mixed reactions across voter segments, with a new survey suggesting the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government came out stronger overall, while the Opposition managed to strike a chord with younger voters and women.


As per the 'Weekly Vibe Survey on Operation Sindoor Debate in Parliament', 43.4 percent of respondents believed the government had a clear upper hand in terms of performance, compared to 33.6 percent who felt the Opposition performed better. Interestingly, the gender split showed 48% of men favouring the government, whereas only 39 percent of women shared that view. Older voters were also more supportive, with 52% in the 35+ age group backing the NDA, compared to just 33–36 percent among younger respondents.

When asked who emerged as the best speaker, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the poll with 34.1 percent votes, followed by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at 27.2 percent, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at 12.4 percent. The survey highlighted a notable gender divide here too: 40% of men picked PM Modi, while only 28% of women did. Conversely, Rahul Gandhi found greater support among women (31%) compared to men (24%).


The debate also touched upon US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan. According to the survey, 44.5 percent disagreed with Trump’s assertion, while 39.3 percent believed him. Notably, 45% of respondents aged 18–24 were more inclined to trust Trump’s claim, whereas older voters remained sceptical, with 58 percent of those aged above 55 disagreeing.

However, the overall quality of the debate left many unimpressed. The survey found 47.7 percent of respondents described it as “average, more of politics,” 25.5 percent considered it “good, satisfactory,” while 15.2 percent felt it was “poor, disappointing.”

Despite the NDA’s stronger performance perception, the results suggest the Opposition, led by Rahul Gandhi, is resonating with key demographics like youth and women—indicating a complex political landscape beyond headline numbers.