Bhubaneswar: BJD Rajya Sabha MP Manas Mangaraj has forecast a dominant performance by the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in the 2024 General Elections in Odisha, based on a comprehensive survey. The survey, spanning multiple constituencies, suggests a significant lead for the BJD, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Indian National Congress (INC) trailing behind.
Phase-wise breakdown:
The survey results from the 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th phases highlight the following key points:
- Phase 4: Out of 28 seats, BJD is projected to secure 23, with BJP winning 2, INC gaining 1, and 2 seats seeing close contests.
- Phase 5: BJD is expected to win 27 out of 35 seats, BJP 3, INC 2, with 3 seats witnessing tight races.
- Phase 6: BJD leads with 33 out of 42 seats, BJP follows with 3, and 6 seats are in contention with no clear winner.
- Phase 7: BJD maintains its dominance with 34 out of 42 seats, BJP 3, and 5 seats reflecting a close fight.
Overall, BJD is poised to win a commanding 117 seats out of 147 surveyed, with BJP securing 11 and INC just 3. Sixteen seats are projected to have close fights.
Constituency highlights:
Detailed analysis from various constituencies provides further insights:
| Sl. No | Parliamentary Constituency |
Survey Result |
| 1 | Nabarangapur | BJP |
| 2 | Koraput | BJD |
| 3 | Kalahandi | BJP |
| 4 | Berhampur | BJD |
| 5 | Aska | BJD |
| 6 | Kandhamal | BJD |
| 7 | Bolangir | Very Close Fight BJD vs BJP |
| 8 | Baragarh | BJP |
| 9 | Sundergarh | BJP |
| 10 | Sambalpur | Close Fight BJD vs BJP |
| 11 | Dhenkanal | BJD |
| 12 | Keonjhar | BJP |
| 13 | Cuttack | BJD |
| 14 | Bhubaneswar | Very Close Fight BJD vs BJP |
| 15 | Puri | BJP |
| 16 | Mayurbhanj | BJD |
| 17 | Balasore | Close Fight BJD vs BJP vs INC |
| 18 | Bhadrak | BJD |
| 19 | Jajpur | BJD |
| 20 | Kendrapara | BJD |
| 21 | Jagatsinghpur | BJD |
Political implications:
The survey results, as predicted by Manas Mangaraj, suggest a landslide victory for BJD, reinforcing its political dominance in Odisha. BJP, while securing a foothold in several regions, struggles to make significant inroads against the incumbent. The Indian National Congress continues to lag, with minimal impact expected in the upcoming elections.
PNN
