Pollsters split on Jharkhand, 1 predicts INDIA bloc, 2 NDA win; 2 others forecast hung assembly
New Delhi: Pollsters were split in their prediction for Jharkhand, with one giving a clear majority to the INDIA bloc, two others giving a majority to the NDA and another two predicting a hung house. The majority mark in the 81-member Jharkhand assembly is 42.
The Times Now-JVC exit poll predicted 40-44 seats for BJP-led NDA and 30-40 for INDIA bloc comprising the ruling JMM-Congress combine and their smaller allies. Dainik Bhaskar, too, predicted a hung house with 37-40 seats for the NDA and 36-39 for the INDIA bloc.
Matrize predicted 42-47 seats for NDA, and 25-30 for INDIA bloc. Peoples Pulse had a similar prediction—between 44-53 seats for the NDA and 25-37 for the INDIA bloc.
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