Assam polls: BJP-led NDA to win by thin margin, predicts Times Now-CVoter opinion poll

NEW DELHI: Assam is set to witness a close fight between the NDA and UPA, with the BJP-led alliance winning by a thin margin, according to a Times Now-CVoter opinion poll.


The opinion poll has projected 67 seats for the ruling NDA in the 126-member assembly and 57 for the Congress-led UPA.

In 2016, the NDA had stormed to power in the state by winning 86 seats while the UPA had managed just 26.



This year, the Congress is contesting the elections in alliance with Badruddin Ajmal’s All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), Bodo People’s Front and three Left parties.

The NDA comprises BJP and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).

According to the opinion poll, chief minister Sarbananda

Sonowal

emerged as the most preferred chief ministerial candidate with over 45% saying they want him to retain the top post. He was followed by Congress's Gaurav Gogoi.

A majority of the people said they are happy with the incumbent government's performance, with 41.48% saying they are "very much satisfied".

Assam will vote in three phases from March 27 to April 6. The counting will take place on May 2.