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ABP news nielsen opinion poll on rajasthan- bjp likely to make a come back with 105 seats
MUMBAI: BJP likely to make a comeback in Rajasthan, to bag 105 seats; 50% feel Cong govt should not get another chance: ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen opinion poll BJP likely to get around 105 seats with a vote share of 37 per cent in the upcoming assembly polls in Rajasthan, predicts ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen opinion poll. Ruling Congress is predicted to get 75 seats with a vote share of 33 per cent in the 200-seat assembly of Rajasthan. Rajasthan Seat Forecast
The survey indicates towards a gain for BJP in 35-seat zone of Mewar with 24 seats as compared to 9 seats in 2008 assembly polls. Congress likely to get around 10 seats as compared to 24 seats in 2008 polls. 56% feel that Vasundhra Raje is most suitable to be the next Chief Minister of RajasthanAs per the ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen survey, 56% of the respondents feel that Smt Vasundhra Raje is most suitable to be the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan. The performance of present CM Ashok Gehlot is average with a mean score of 3.0.
The performance of the Congress Government in Rajasthan is rated below average with a mean score of 2.90 lesser than the performance of the Chief Minister. 50% of the respondents feel that the Congress government should not get another chance in Rajasthan. BJP voted for the ability to control price rise; Kirorillal Meena’s appeal would get votes for NPP According to the ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen survey, out of all the respondents interviewed the single most important reason to vote for BJP is their ability to control prices. 13% of the respondents who will vote for INC will vote as they feel INC will improve condition of villages. Kirorillal Meena’s appeal would get votes for NPP.Inflation, poor employment opportunities and corruption were key reasons for people to move from INC to BJP.Crisis of drinking water is the top most problem in the constituenciesAs per the ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen survey, around 27% respondents feel that the most important issue in the constituency is the crisis of drinking water.
The similar issues are resonated in regions like Shekhawati (33%), Mewar (37%). Awareness towards social schemes:According to the ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen survey, 85% respondents are aware of the MNREGA scheme; 71% respondents MNREGA is a socially benefitting scheme.80% of the respondents feel that the Rajiv Gandhi student digital scheme is socially benefitting.76% of the respondents feel that Janani Shishu Suraksha Yojana is beneficial for the society.Although 21% of respondents credit the present Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot for the successful completion of Jaipur metro rail, nevertheless 47% respondents are not aware of the same. The opinion poll was conducted by ABP News-Dainik Bhaskar-Nielsen with 17,881 respondents. The survey was conducted between 29th October 2013 to 14th November 2013. The confidence interval (margin of error) assumed for vote share prediction lies in the ranges of ±5%.
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Kamlesh Singh receives Haldi Ghati Award from MMCF
India Today Group editor honoured for three decades of journalism at Udaipur ceremony.
MUMBAI- Kamlesh Singh just turned a lifetime of sharp words into a shiny shield because when journalism wakes up a society, even the Maharana of Mewar wants to pin a medal on it.
The Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation (MMCF) conferred its prestigious Haldi Ghati Award on Kamlesh Singh, a senior editor at the India Today Group, during a ceremony in Udaipur on 15 March 2026. The national award, instituted in 1981-82, recognises “work of permanent value that initiates an awakening in society through the medium of journalism.”
Singh, who leads several editorial initiatives including Aaj Tak Radio, the Teen Taal community and The Lallantop, was presented the honour by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar, Managing Trustee of MMCF. The citation highlighted his three decades of contributions to Indian media, innovations in digital journalism, mentoring young reporters, and his popular podcast persona “Tau” on Teen Taal, which fosters thoughtful public discourse.
The Haldi Ghati Award, named after the historic Battle of Haldighati symbolising valour and resilience, is one of four national awards given annually by MMCF. Past recipients include Tavleen Singh, Piyush Pandey and Raj Chengappa.
Other honourees this year included Padma Vibhushan Pt Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Vedamurti Devvrat Rekhe, Treeman of India Marimuthu Yoganathan, Vir Chakra Capt Rizwan Malik, and US-based researcher Molly Emma Aitken, who received the Colonel James Tod Award for contributions to understanding Mewar’s spirit and values.
In an era where headlines often shout louder than substance, the MMCF quietly reminded everyone that real journalism isn’t about noise, it’s about the quiet, persistent work that stirs society awake, one thoughtful story at a time.
