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Survey Projects NDA Winning 326 Seats if Polls Held Today, Modi Govt Popularity Slides
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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A recent survey indicates that the National Democratic Alliance could secure 326 seats if elections were conducted today, reflecting a decline in the Modi government's popularity.
A fresh opinion poll released this week suggests that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) would win approximately 326 seats in the Lok Sabha if a general election were held today. The projection is based on respondents' current voting intentions across the country.
The figure of 326 seats places the NDA well short of the 272-seat majority required to form a government, indicating a narrower margin than earlier forecasts that had shown a more comfortable lead for the alliance.
The survey also highlighted a measurable dip in the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, despite the government completing more than 33 months in office. Analysts note that the decline may be linked to recent policy debates and economic concerns that have influenced voter sentiment.
Political observers caution that while the poll offers a snapshot of present attitudes, actual election outcomes can shift considerably as campaigns intensify and regional dynamics come into play.
The figure of 326 seats places the NDA well short of the 272-seat majority required to form a government, indicating a narrower margin than earlier forecasts that had shown a more comfortable lead for the alliance.
The survey also highlighted a measurable dip in the popularity of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration, despite the government completing more than 33 months in office. Analysts note that the decline may be linked to recent policy debates and economic concerns that have influenced voter sentiment.
Political observers caution that while the poll offers a snapshot of present attitudes, actual election outcomes can shift considerably as campaigns intensify and regional dynamics come into play.