Matrize projections signal major breakthrough for BJP in Bengal, commanding lead in Assam
New Delhi, April 29
Matrize exit polls indicate significant gains for the BJP in West Bengal and Assam assembly elections. The survey predicts a strong showing for the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly polls. The party is expected to secure 146-161 seats. It will get a vote share of 42.5 per cent, says the pollster Matrize.
The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) is projected to win 125-140 seats in Bengal. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led party is trailing with a 40.8 per cent vote share in the exit polls. Other parties may capture 6-10 seats. They account for 16.7 per cent of the vote.
Similarly, in Assam's 126-seat Assembly, the BJP-led alliance is projected to retain power comfortably. As per the Matrize survey, BJP plus is projected to win 85-95 seats with a 45.5 per cent vote share.
Meanwhile, the Congress-led alliance is expected to secure 25-32 seats with 39.8 per cent of the vote. At the same time, others may win 6-12 seats, drawing 14.7 per cent vote share, says Matrize.
Similarly, the DMK-led alliance will continue to be in power in Tamil Nadu, which has 234-seat Assembly. Matrize projects DMK plus to win 122-132 seats. Its vote share is expected to be 40.3 per cent. The front is expected to cross the majority mark.
The alliance led by AIADMK is likely to secure 87-100 seats, says Matrize. Its vote share is projected at 37.1 per cent. The TVK is projected to emerge as a significant third force. It is expected to win 10-12 seats. 17.5 per cent will be its vote share. Others may remain marginal.
Kerala's 140-seat Assembly is expected to witness a tight contest between the two major fronts. According to Matrize, the Congress-led UDF is projected to secure 70-75 seats. It is expected to get 41.7 per cent of the vote share. This is slightly ahead of the Left Democratic Front (LDF). The ruling front is estimated to get 60-65 seats. Its vote share is projected at 39.5 per cent. The NDA is likely to remain a minor player with 3-5 seats. Others may win 2-4 seats.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for Bengal! The 'Khela Hobe' politics will finally end. People are tired of the violence and corruption under TMC. BJP has brought a development agenda. And in Assam, the peace and progress under BJP is commendable. Way to go! 🚩
Matrize exit polls for Kerala show a tight race. UDF slightly ahead of LDF is interesting. After Pinarayi Vijayan's handling of COVID and the gold smuggling case, maybe people are looking for change. But Kerala voters are notoriously difficult to predict. In Tamil Nadu, DMK maintaining power was expected. Stalin's alliance seems well-placed.
I'm from Bengal but living in Mumbai now. My family back home says ground reality is very different from these polls. Mamata di's schemes like 'Kanyashree' and 'Lakshmir Bhandar' have huge support among women and rural poor. But yes, Bengal needs better law and order. Let's see what happens on May 2.
Interesting numbers. As an observer from abroad, the BJP's growth in Bengal is remarkable. From zero to potentially 150+ seats in a few years. But I worry about the polarization this might cause. Assam's stability is good for the Northeast. The DMK victory in TN seems like a return to regional politics dominance. Kerala remains communist vs congress, with BJP still marginal.
Exit polls are entertainment, not news. But if this holds
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