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Will Yogi Government Return in UP? News18 Mega Survey Reveals Massive Lead for BJP
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News18•16-10-2026, 18:58
Will Yogi Government Return in UP? News18 Mega Survey Reveals Massive Lead for BJP
  • •Ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the News18 UP Mega Survey indicates a clear lead for the BJP-led NDA.
  • •Approximately 66.6 percent of respondents stated they would vote for the NDA, while 66.6 percent believe the alliance will form the government again.
  • •Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath enjoys high popularity, with 77.1 percent of respondents expressing satisfaction with his government's performance.
  • •Law and order emerged as the strongest performance criterion with 74 percent satisfaction, while employment remains the weakest area with 58.3 percent satisfaction.

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The News18 UP Mega Survey indicates that the BJP-led NDA holds a clear lead, with 66.6% of respondents stating they would vote for the alliance and expecting them to form the government again in the upcoming 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections. Additionally, 65.5% of respondents feel the BJP should be given the opportunity to form the government for a third consecutive term.

Among the seven evaluated governance criteria, law and order received the highest satisfaction rating at 74%, followed by infrastructure at 68.6% and welfare schemes at 66.3%. Conversely, employment recorded the lowest satisfaction level at only 58.3%, dropping even lower among unemployed respondents and vulnerable groups.

Yogi Adityanath received a clear preference as the next Chief Minister, with 66.2% of respondents naming him as their choice. Meanwhile, Akhilesh Yadav was favored by 24.4% of respondents.