News18 Mega Opinion Poll: INDIA May Net 30 Lok Sabha Seats in Tamil Nadu, But Voters Could Give ‘High 5’ to NDA – News18

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) will lead the INDIA bloc to an impressive haul of 30 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Tamil Nadu, but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to make its presence felt by bagging 5 seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and allies will pick up 4, the Mega Opinion Poll by Network18 aired on Wednesday indicates.

While the INDIA bloc is expected to get a massive 51% vote share, the NDA may net a significant 13%, while the AIADMK+, though relegated to third place in the opinion poll in terms of seats, may get around 17% votes.

Tamil Nadu has 39 Lok Sabha seats, including 32 unreserved and seven reserved for Scheduled Caste candidates. In the 2019 elections, the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance recorded an overwhelming victory, winning 38 out of the 39 seats.

With the DMK joining the INDIA bloc and the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) losing the support of the AIADMK, the state’s political landscape has been significantly altered ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

The ruling DMK’s controversial statements about Hinduism and Sanatana Dharma in recent months have also stirred up political skirmishes with the BJP. The saffron party led by its charismatic state chief K Annamalai is looking to reshape its electoral fortunes in the southern state.

Covering 518 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 major states, the News18 Network Mega Opinion Poll, airing on March 13 and March 14, features a massive sample size of over 1,18,616 respondents, representing 95% of Lok Sabha constituencies and making it one of the largest surveys in the country.

It provides valuable insights into the political landscape of India, offering a detailed analysis of voter sentiment and preferences ahead of the upcoming general elections.