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Congress holds slight lead over BJP in ABP-CVoter Exit Poll
Mumbai: ABP News-CVoter (Centre for Voting Opinion & Trends in Election Research), has released its much-awaited exit poll results for the Karnataka State Assembly elections. The survey projects that Congress is likely to emerge as a leading party in the state and is expected to reach closer to the majority mark magic figure.
The ABP News-CVoter exit poll findings suggest that the Congress is likely to win between 100-112 seats, securing 41.1 per cent of the total vote share. On the other hand, the BJP is projected to attain a lesser number, with 83-95 seats, with a lower vote share of 38.3 per cent. The JDS party is expected to be the third distant political party obtaining a lower vote share of 14.6 per cent and projected seats ranging from 21-29. However, in case of a hung assembly, JDS might play the role of a kingmaker.
The poll also predicts that the other smaller players are likely to receive a vote share of six per cent with two to six seats.
Methodology:
This poll is based on surveys conducted on 10 May 2023. 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: 41715
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News18 India to air Sabse Bada Dangal on 4 May counting day
Channel promises fastest results, live trends and analysis across five states.
MUMBAI: Ballots will do the talking and screens will do the shouting. As counting day approaches for high-stakes Assembly elections across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry, News18 India is gearing up for an all-day broadcast of its flagship election show, Sabse Bada Dangal, on 4 May from 6 am onwards. The Hindi news channel plans to deliver continuous, real-time updates as votes are tallied, combining live counting data with on-ground reporting and studio analysis. With political fortunes set to shift through the day, the coverage will track every swing, surge and surprise as trends turn into results.
The broadcast will feature a mix of senior political leaders, analysts and experts, offering instant reactions and decoding the evolving electoral picture. Expect heated debates, quick takes and detailed breakdowns as the numbers settle across all five states.
For News18 India, counting day has long been a high-visibility moment. The network is banking on its reporting reach, editorial bandwidth and technology-driven coverage to stay ahead in what is often a fiercely competitive news cycle.
With multiple battlegrounds and shifting narratives, the day promises both drama and data in equal measure. And if all goes to plan, Sabse Bada Dangal will once again turn the counting of votes into prime-time spectacle.
