India, Dec. 8 -- After a year of political upheaval and delayed civic elections, residents are taking a harder look at how they're governed, a new survey by the Jnana Prabodhini Foundation (JPF) suggests. Released on December 3, 2025, the findings indicate that while Punekars remain firm supporters of democracy and timely local polls, they are increasingly anxious about misinformation and eroding political accountability.

Based on responses from 697 participants surveyed between October 27 and November 23, 2024, just before the Maharashtra assembly elections, the report offers a window into how the city views voting, political conduct, governance, and civic priorities.

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