Modi factor to help BJP in Gujarat elections: Times Now survey

A majority of people in Gujarat, which will go to polls later this year, are satisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hails from the state.

According to Times Now survey, around 81% of the respondents stated that they will continue to vote for the BJP in Gujarat because Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the son of the soil.

In 2012, this sentiment was at 60% which means Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought 20% extra strike rate confirming Gujarat takes pride in Narendra Modi's prime ministerial status. This also dispels the notion that Narendra Modi at the centre has weakened the regional pull of the BJP.

Modi was the chief minister of Gujarat almost till he became the Prime Minister on May 26, 2014. He was on the chief minister's chair for more than 12 years.

Around 46% of the respondents believe that the proposed Sardar Vallabhbai Patel statue enhances the 'Gujarat Asmita' while 21% believe that it is merely a poll stunt.

More or less like GST, a majority expressed their dissatisfaction with demonetisation, which PM Modi had announced on November 8 last year. While 40 per cent of the people felt that demonetisation was aorse, a majority, 28 per cent say improved, 18 percent thought it did not benefit.

The survey is based on a sample size of 6,000 respondents spread across all regions of the state. The survey has a margin of error of plus, minus 3 per cent.

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