Overview
- The JVC opinion poll projects the NDA at 120–140 seats versus 93–112 for the Mahagathbandhan, with estimated vote shares of 41–43% and 39–41% respectively.
- Tejashwi Yadav is the most preferred chief ministerial face at 33%, followed by Nitish Kumar at 29%, with Chirag Paswan and Prashant Kishor at 10% each.
- Amit Shah reiterates that the NDA is contesting under Nitish Kumar’s leadership and predicts about 160 seats for the alliance, while noting the CM will be chosen by MLAs after results.
- Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party is contesting all 243 seats, yet the poll suggests it may win one seat and that his decision not to contest personally is seen by many as aiding the NDA.
- Voting takes place in two phases on November 6 and 11 with counting on November 14, and the poll lists law and order, caste census benefits, and unemployment as top voter concerns.