Although BJD’s popularity has gone down by 2% as compared to 2014 Assembly polls, 61% people have expressed satisfaction with the performance of Naveen Government and 60% people wanted to give it a fresh mandate if polls are held today. Only 34% want a change.
When it comes to the issues that drive people to vote for BJD, strong leadership gets the top priority at 24% and stability comes second spot at 17%. The people have outright rejected the family members of Naveen Patnaik, including Prem Patnaik, Arun Patnaik and Gita Mehta as his heir.
38% people in Odisha believe that there is no alternative to Naveen Patnaik in Odisha. When it comes to the most popular leader of Odisha, Naveen (43%) is ahead of Narendra Modi (33%). Among the other BJD leaders, Dr. Damodar Rout is the most popular with 33% votes, while Baijayant Panda is at second spot with 30%.
If Naveen Patnaik refuses to become CM or resigns, Dr. Damodar Rout should become the CM, believe 17% people. 15% people give a thumbs up to Baijayant Panda, while Dharmendra Pradhan gets the support of 14%. However, 19% people believe that none of these leaders can replace Naveen Patnaik.
OTV Opinion Poll 2015:
* BJP gaining popularity in Odisha. Popularity of BJD and Congress on a Decline.
* Naveen Patnaik remains the most popular leader in Odisha with 43% votes. Narendra Modi on second spot with 33%.
* BJD, which got 44% in April-May, will get 42% votes if polls are held today.
* Congress Vote share declines from 26% to 15%.
* BJP Vote Share up from 18% to 26%.
* Naveen Government’s Performance: 61% Satisfied, 33% Dissatisfied.
* Strong Leadership (24%) and Stability (17%) are the major issues for people.
* Government fails in tackling Corruption (21%), Unemployment (18%) and Price Rise (15%), Drinking Water (12%).
* 60% favour giving fresh mandate to Naveen Government if polls are held today. Only 34% want a change.
* 38% people believe that there is no alternative to Naveen Patnaik.
* People reject Naveen Patnaik’s family members as his heir.
* Popularity of Other BJD Leaders: Dr. Damodar Rout (33%), Baijayant Panda (30%).
* If Naveen refuses to become CM, then Damodar Rout (17%), Baijayant Panda (15%), Dharmendra Pradhan (14%) and KV Singhdeo (8%) are the other alternatives. However, 19% people believe that nobody can replace Naveen Patnaik.