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BJP-NDA leads in voter preference ahead of 2027 Uttar Pradesh polls, says News18 survey
  • •The News18 UP Mega Survey shows the BJP-NDA leading with 66.6% of voter preference ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.
  • •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emerged as the top choice for chief minister with 66.2% preference, while 77.1% expressed satisfaction with the government's performance.
  • •Law and order received the highest satisfaction rating at 74%, while employment was the lowest-rated parameter at 58.3% satisfaction.
  • •The survey covered 30,925 respondents across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh between September 17 and October 2, 2026.

Key Questions Answered

The News18 UP Mega Survey indicates that 66.6% of respondents would vote for the BJP-NDA if elections were held now, while 26.4% support the SP-Congress alliance and 5.4% favor the BSP. Additionally, 66.6% expect the BJP-NDA to form the next government.

Law and order received the highest satisfaction rating at 74%, followed by infrastructure at 68.6% and welfare delivery at 66.3%. In contrast, employment emerged as the weakest-rated parameter, with an overall satisfaction level of 58.3%.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emerged as the preferred choice for the top post among 66.2% of respondents. Meanwhile, SP chief Akhilesh Yadav was named as the choice for chief minister by 24.4% of respondents.