In the nine districts of South Tamil Nadu, two opinion polls conducted by different agencies have placed the ruling AIADMK and the DMK diametrically opposite to each other in terms of real electoral gains this Assembly elections.
An opinion poll was commissioned by Thanthi TV in association with Krish Infomedia with a sample population of around 150 respondents per constituency shows the AIADMK-front to be ahead in 22 constituencies and the DMK is likely to emerge victorious in nine seats. The two Dravidian parties are said to be locked in a neck-and-neck contest in 19 constituencies.
The survey began on April 15and the television channel has also released the results of the survey undertaken in central Tamil Nadu as well as in Cuddalore district in North Tamil Nadu. The results show that the AIADMK and the DMK are ahead in 13 constituencies each and are engaged in an equal battle in 14 seats.
The survey shows the DMK to be ahead of the AIADMK in 30 constituencies in southern districts and the ruling party is likely to win in 24 seats according to the survey, the BJP and DMDK-PWF candidates are ahead in one seat each. In one constituency, the DMK and AIADMK are equally poised. The PWF coordinator Vaiko has alleged that the poll undertaken by News 7 Dinamalar was dubious and has aimed at weakening the third front.
