Gujarat, with 26 Lok Sabha seats, is a critical battleground for the upcoming elections. Of course it is the home state of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Insights from a recent opinion poll conducted by News18 indicated a favourable projection for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with expectations of securing all 26 seats in the state.
Notably, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) dropped five sitting MPs in its second list of candidates, highlighting a strategic shift in its electoral approach. This decision follows the party’s initial list of 195 candidates announced on March 2, which covered nominees for 15 Lok Sabha seats.
The BJP’s dominance in Gujarat was reaffirmed in the 2019 polls when it secured a clean sweep over the Indian National Congress (INC), clinching all 26 seats for the second consecutive time.
Central and state government’s performance
According to the News18 opinion poll, 80% of the respondents in Gujarat expressed satisfaction with the performance of the central government and PM Modi, with 52% being very satisfied and 28% somewhat satisfied.
Reflecting on the performance of the state government, the survey provided insights into public satisfaction levels. A notable 63% of respondents expressed satisfaction, with 43% indicating being very satisfied and 20% somewhat satisfied. Conversely, 16% exhibited dissatisfaction, with 12% somewhat dissatisfied and 4% very dissatisfied. Importantly, 21% remained neutral in their opinion of the state government.
Sitting MPs
Regarding the performance of sitting MPs over the last five years, the survey reflected a mix of opinions among respondents. While 53% expressed satisfaction, with 37% being very satisfied and 16% somewhat satisfied, a smaller percentage indicate dissatisfaction, with 20% being somewhat dissatisfied and 4% very dissatisfied.
Key factors for voting
As the electoral landscape evolves, the populace of Gujarat weighed multiple factors in deciding their vote. According to the recent survey conducted by News18, respondents prioritised key issues in their decision-making process. Jobs, inflation, and the law and order situation emerged as the top three important factors for voters, at 52%, 46%, and 40%, respectively. Corruption, religion, and infrastructure and development also featured prominently in voters’ considerations, at 38%, 33%, and 18%, respectively.
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