India’s economic performance played a crucial role in the recent general elections. Key issues like growth, unemployment, and inflation were central to political debates. While the ruling BJP highlighted GDP growth and new initiatives, the Opposition focused on unemployment and economic distress, offering the “Nyay” scheme to support vulnerable sections. A CSDS-Lokniti post-poll survey revealed that only 40% of respondents felt their financial conditions improved over the past five years, similar to 2019. Many, particularly urban voters and poorer respondents, reported worsened conditions.