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Jagan leads CM race in Andhra survey, Naidu trails
A survey by the IITians Group Hyderabad, released on August 20, 2026, shows Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy leading the race for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister with 44 percent support, ahead of…
A survey by the IITians Group Hyderabad, released on August 20, 2026, shows Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy leading the race for Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister with 44 percent support, ahead of N Chandrababu Naidu at 32 percent. Jana Sena chief Pawan Kalyan got 6 percent, Nara Lokesh 5 percent, and 11 percent were undecided.
The survey, titled 'Mood of Andhra Pradesh', found a 12-point gap between Jagan and Naidu. It noted that alliances, governance, local issues and campaign strategies could change the final outcome. The figures reflect current public sentiment but are not an election prediction.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The 12-point lead for Jagan in this survey suggests anti-incumbency against the TDP-led government may be stronger than expected. Andhra has seen tight contests in recent cycles: in 2019, Jagan won 151 seats, in 2024, the TDP-JSP alliance swept 164 seats. The key unknown is how the Pawan Kalyan factor (6% in the survey) and the undecided 11% break on polling day. Alliance arithmetic will be decisive: Jagan's YSRCP contests alone, while Naidu's TDP partners with Jana Sena. Watch for the next major survey or candidate announcement to see if the gap narrows.
Source: greatandhra.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
