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ABP News-CVoter Opinion Poll predicts Congress’s victory in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections
Mumbai: ABP News – Cvoter (Centre for Voting Opinion & Trends in Election Research) has released its first opinion poll data for the upcoming Karnataka State Assembly election. The survey predicts that Congress is likely to win a majority of the seats.
According to survey findings, Congress is expected to be the top contender in the upcoming assembly elections and is likely to win 115 – 127 seats and secure a commanding 40.1 per cent of the total vote share. BJP is projected to achieve 68 – 80 seats with a 34.7 per cent vote share, while JDS is predicted to be in a distant third position, with a relatively low vote share of 17.9 per cent and a projected 23-35 seats. Other parties are expected to receive 7.3 per cent of the vote share and 0-2 seats.
ABP News-CVoter also conducted a snap poll in Karnataka to gauge the sentiments of the voters and find out who they prefer as the next Chief Minister of the state. A staggering 39.1 per cent of respondents chose Siddaramaiah (Congress), while 31.1 per cent voted for Basavaraj Bommai (BJP) and 21.4 per cent supported HD Kumaraswamy (JDS). Only 3.2 per cent voted for D.K. Shivkumar, the other chief ministerial aspirant from the Congress party.
Another question posed to the respondents was how would they rate the performance of the current BJP state government? About 27.7 per cent people in the ABP News-CVoter survey termed it as good, 21.8% people rated it as average, whereas 50.5 per cent people voted it as poor.
Conversely matters like unemployment, infrastructure issues like electricity, roads, drinking water, education facilities, and corruption are acting as catalysts for the voters.
The survey findings suggest that 29.1 per cent of voters consider unemployment as one of the most important issues. Whereas 21.5 per cent of respondents flagged concern on subject of electricity, roads, and water. 19 per cent respondents considered education facilities as a challenge, 2.9 per cent identified law and order or women security, 12.7 per cent considered corruption in government works was the key issue, 4 per cent people considered issue of Corona Pandemic, 3.5 per cent respondents considered issues related to farmers/ agriculture, 1.2 per cent respondent considered national issues, meanwhile 6.1% voters identified other issues as most significant.
Methodology:
This poll and snap poll are based on surveys conducted between 26 February to 26 March and CVoter has made sure that the analysis is properly represented by statistically balancing the data to make it reflective of the local population according to the most recent census results. This survey is based on CATI interviews with respondents who are adults (18+) and represent all segments.
Sample Size: 24759
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CNN-News18 rolls out Battle for the States ahead of key polls
Multi-format election coverage tracks voter mood across five battleground states
NEW DELHI: CNN-News18 has launched a special election programming initiative titled Battle for the States, as India gears up for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry.
Built around the theme ‘Road to Power’, the multi-format coverage aims to follow the entire electoral journey, from campaigning and polling to results and government formation. The network is leaning into on-ground reportage and data-backed storytelling to decode voter sentiment across regions where local issues often shape the narrative.
The programming line-up includes ‘Vote Tracker’, a three-part series developed in collaboration with survey agency Vote Vibe. The show blends survey insights with expert commentary and field reporting, using augmented reality graphics to present complex electoral data such as vote share, seat projections and leadership preferences in a more accessible format. It will air every Monday evening until April 6.
Adding a cultural lens to political reporting is ‘So Saree!’, a ground-driven segment where women anchors travel across constituencies dressed in traditional handwoven sarees from each state. The format uses attire as a storytelling device, highlighting regional identity while capturing grassroots voices.
Meanwhile, ‘Unfiltered Kaapi’ and ‘Chai-Niti’ bring a more conversational tone, drawing inspiration from everyday political discussions in tea stalls and coffee corners. These segments aim to break down key issues through candid, fast-paced exchanges between anchors and reporters, tailored to regional sensibilities.
For viewers seeking deeper insights, the weekend docuseries ‘Reporters Project’ takes a longer view, with correspondents travelling across constituencies to map voter concerns and political shifts on the ground.
“Elections are about people, their aspirations, identities and the issues that matter to them, and every state tells a different story,” said CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar. He added that the initiative focuses on understanding “the sentiment on the ground and what’s driving voter choices”.
Echoing the emphasis on credibility, Network18 CEO – English and business news Smriti Mehra said the network aims to combine on-ground reporting with data-led insights to deliver clear and timely coverage as the elections unfold.
With a mix of data, culture and grassroots reporting, CNN-News18 is positioning Battle for the States as a comprehensive window into one of India’s most closely watched electoral cycles, where every vote carries a story waiting to be told.
