65 per cent of respondents in the India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation opinion poll believe that opposition parties should continue with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), despite recent challenges in electoral performance and internal cohesion.
However, 26 per cent of the surveyed voters held a contrasting view, advocating for the dissolution of the alliance.
The same survey had also predicted that the Congress-led INDIA bloc, which won 232 seats in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, would see its tally drop to 188 if Lok Sabha elections were held today. In contrast, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to make substantial gains, potentially winning 343 seats. The BJP may secure a simple majority on its own by winning 281 Lok Sabha seats, the opinion poll had predicted.
The India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation (MOTN) poll was conducted between January 2 and February 9, 2025, surveying 1,25,123 voters across all Lok Sabha segments. The survey included fresh interviews as well as long-term tracking data.
When asked about the most suitable leader to head the INDIA bloc, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi emerged as the frontrunner, securing 24 per cent support. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee followed with 14 per cent backing.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal and Samajwadi Party boss Akhilesh Yadav trailed behind with 9 per cent and 6 per cent, respectively.