Sakal Survey Reveals: Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde Faces Uphill Battle in Lok Sabha Elections 2024

Mumbai: As the political landscape heats up in Maharashtra ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, a recent survey conducted by 'Sakal' has unearthed significant insights, indicating a challenging road ahead for Shiv Sena's Eknath Shinde.

Key Findings of the Sakal Survey:

According to the survey, Shiv Sena's vote share is expected to decrease from the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Despite Eknath Shinde's efforts to carve out a distinct identity within Shiv Sena, he is projected to face setbacks in the upcoming elections.

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is poised to gain a larger advantage over Shinde's faction, indicating a rift within the party.

In the 2019 elections, Shiv Sena secured 23.5 percent of the votes while allied with BJP. However, the split within Shiv Sena has led to a division of loyalties and a decline in support.

• Eknath Shinde's faction is anticipated to garner only 4.9 percent of the votes, trailing significantly behind Uddhav Thackeray's faction, which is expected to receive 12.5 percent of the votes.
• Survey Methodology:
• The survey, conducted across all 48 Lok Sabha constituencies in Maharashtra, employed a random sampling technique.
• Parameters such as gender, age, caste, religion, economic status, beneficiaries of government schemes, and new voters were considered in the sampling process.
• While the survey did not ascertain trends regarding specific candidates for the 2024 elections, it provided insights into the performance of current MPs.

Implications and Conclusion:

• The survey underscores the intense political competition in Maharashtra, with Shiv Sena grappling with internal dissension.
• As the battle for supremacy within Shiv Sena intensifies, the upcoming Lok Sabha elections are poised to be a crucial test for the party's leadership.
• While the survey results serve as a barometer of current sentiments, the final outcome will be shaped by factors such as candidate selection and local alliances.

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