The Times Now ETG opinion poll suggests that Narendra Modi is on track for a third term as Prime Minister if elections were held today.
This potential victory would make him the first Prime Minister since Nehru to secure three consecutive terms.
This forecast comes after Modi's Independence Day speech, in which he confidently hinted at his return in 2024, drawing criticism from the opposition.
The survey indicates BJP's projection of over 300 seats, while the opposition's INDIA bloc is expected to attain 160-190 seats.
Despite the opposition's unity to challenge Modi's government, the survey predicts that their efforts might not unseat the NDA government.
The poll anticipates the NDA's continued dominance in the Hindi belt with an 80% success rate, highlighting the persistent impact of the Modi wave.
Key states like Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan are predicted to deliver substantial victories for the BJP.
In southern states, the INDIA bloc is expected to perform well in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala, though division within the opposition ranks might hinder their success in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
The survey reiterates that YSRCP is going to win a cool 24-25 MP (almost 100%) seats in Andhra Pradesh while TDP may end up with 0-1 MP seat. In Telangana, as per the survey, BRS shows the potential to win 9-11 (44.6%) seats while INDIA bloc is likely to secure 8-10 (43.3%) seats.
The survey predicts close competition between the INDIA bloc and NDA in Maharashtra and Bihar. In West Bengal, the TMC is projected to win by a narrow margin.
The poll concludes that Rahul Gandhi's efforts might have limited impact, as Modi's "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) agenda seems to overshadow concerns about democracy's state.
