Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore (SP)
Bangalore, Feb 19: A survey conducted by CNN-IBN private English news channel in the State, has come out with the revelation that the BJP has gained in terms of popularity after the last assembly election.
The survey says, 35% of people of the state back the Congress party, which is one percentage point lesser than last year. At the same time, 39% people support BJP, which is four percent higher as compared to previous year. JD (S) headed by ex-prime minister H D Deve Gowda enjoys support of 15% population, which is five percent less than last year. Nine percent of people are in favour of other party, which has shown a three percent increase, the survey points out.
The survey has disclosed that 64% people have expressed their satisfaction over the functioning of the state government while 74% of people had expressed happiness over the working of the previous BJP-JD (S) combine in the state. Dalits and Lingayats have leaned towards the BJP and urban voters too have shown a seven percent increase in their support of the BJP, the survey claims.