Survey predicts 335 seats for NDA

As India approaches the pivotal 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey has shed light on the political currents shaping the nation's future.

As India approaches the pivotal 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Mood of the Nation (MOTN) survey has shed light on the political currents shaping the nation's future.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is poised to secure a third term with a commanding majority. However, it is likely to fall well short of its "400 paar" target.

According to the MOTN poll, should the Lok Sabha elections be held today, the BJP-led NDA would likely retain its grip on power by clinching 335 seats, comfortably surpassing the 272-seat threshold necessary for government formation.

However, the alliance as a whole is expected to lose 18 seats, with the biggest gainer being the INDIA coalition.

In terms of party-wise seat share, the BJP is anticipated to secure 304 out of 543 seats, affirming its capacity to command a simple majority independently. The saffron party betters its 2019 tally of 303 by one.

The Congress is set to be the second largest party with 71 seats, up 19 from last time. Others, including regional parties and independents, will bag the remaining 168 seats.