Maharashtra Exit Poll Projections
The hotly contested electoral battleground of Maharashtra is expected to witness a significant victory for the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, according to the News18 exit poll. The poll predicts that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is likely to secure 32-35 seats, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alone capturing 20-23 seats. The Indian National Democratic Alliance (INDIA) bloc, on the other hand, is projected to win only 15-18 seats, with the Indian National Congress (Congress) winning 6-8 seats.
BJP's Southern Surge
The News18 exit poll also predicts a notable surge in the BJP's performance in the southern states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The poll forecasts that the BJP will secure 36-39 seats in these states, while the Congress is expected to win 31-34 seats.
India TV-CNX Exit Poll: BJP Dominance
India TV-CNX, another prominent pollster, has projected an even more significant victory for the NDA, predicting a range of 371-401 seats for the alliance. The INDIA bloc, in contrast, is projected to win 109-139 seats. Notably, CNX is the first pollster to forecast a possible tally of over 400 seats for the NDA. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of 370 seats for the BJP and 400 seats for the NDA, while the opposition has predicted that the BJP will fall short of 200 seats.
Himachal Pradesh and Punjab Exit Polls
The Axis My India exit poll has predicted a clean sweep for the BJP in Himachal Pradesh, while the Congress is expected to emerge victorious in neighboring Punjab. The poll projects 7-9 seats for the Congress in Punjab and 2-4 seats for the BJP. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the incumbent ruling party in Punjab, and the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) are likely to secure 0-2 and 2-3 seats, respectively.
Gujarat Exit Poll: BJP's Continued Dominance
Despite a spirited campaign by Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in Gujarat, the INDIA bloc is unlikely to make significant gains in the western state, according to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll. The poll predicts that the ruling BJP will maintain its dominance, winning 25-26 of the 26 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat.
Poll of Exit Polls: NDA on Course for Historic Victory
The cumulative analysis of various exit polls indicates a strong likelihood of a historic third term for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led NDA. Most polls project the alliance to secure between 350-370 seats, falling short of the NDA's ambitious target of 400 out of 543 Lok Sabha seats. The opposition INDIA bloc, meanwhile, is expected to be limited to within 200 seats.
Delhi Exit Poll: BJP to Retain Dominance
Similar to the 2019 polls, the BJP is likely to sweep all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi, according to the India Today-Axis My India exit poll. The BJP is projected to win 6-7 seats, while the Congress-AAP alliance is expected to secure at most one seat.
Dainik Bhaskar Exit Poll: NDA Projected for Third Term
The exit polls conducted by Dainik Bhaskar also predict a third term for the BJP-led NDA, with 281-350 seats projected for the alliance and 145-201 seats for the INDIA bloc. Others and Independents are expected to secure 33-49 seats.
Madhya Pradesh Exit Poll: BJP to Continue Dominance
In Madhya Pradesh, the India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicts that the BJP will once again emerge victorious, securing 28-29 seats. The Congress, in contrast, is likely to win only one seat or fail to open its account in the Hindi heartland state.
Chhattisgarh Exit Poll: BJP Wave Expected
Another Hindi heartland state, Chhattisgarh, is also projected to be swept by the BJP. The party, which recently won the Chhattisgarh Assembly polls, is expected to secure all 11 Lok Sabha seats, according to the Axis My India exit poll.
