National Approval Ratings: In Jammu and Kashmir, huge gains predicted for UPA, leaving NDA behind

With India inching closer and closer to general elections, campaigns of political parties across country are in full swing. In pre-election hubbub, prevailing scenario appears ever-changing, thus bringing in new shades to an already vibrant political landscape in country in terms of seat-sharing, coalitions or fielding big names in different states. Republic TV and CVoter are back with National Approval Ratings to give a complete national picture as to who will win if polls are held today.

After six-months of Goverr's rule in a politically intricate Jammu and Kashmir, President's rule has since been imposed in state, with assembly elections likely to be held simultaneously with general elections.  

Out of 6 seats up for grabs, predictions for January suggest that UPA is set to gain 4 seats, leaving NDA with 2 seats. 

While, previous allies of BJP, Mehbooba Mufti's PDP is projected to win ne. projections in terms of seat share have t changed since last month.

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As far as vote share is concerned UPA is predicted to gain over NDA by 4.6%, making a clear path of victory for UPA government.  

Jammu and Kashmir had been at forefront of political turmoil after dissolution of Assembly in vember by Goverr Satya Pal Malik, citing horse-trading and lack of stability to form a government as reasons. 

Vote Share

UPA-40.6%
NDA-36%
PDP- 13.4%
Ors-10%

Seat Share

UPA-4
NDA-2
PDP-0

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beginning of 2019 also saw parliament giving a green signal to provide 10 percent reservation in jobs and educational institutions to ecomically weaker sections in general category. It also remains to be seen what Modi government's last budget holds for people of India.