Manas Mangaraj predicts BJD tsunami in Odisha

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:

1. 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.
2. Phase 5: BJD is expected to win 27 out of 35 seats, BJP 3, INC 2, with 3 seats witnessing tight races.
3. Phase 6: BJD leads with 33 out of 42 seats, BJP follows with 3, and 6 seats are in contention with no clear winner.
4. 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:

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