The saffron party could rake in a 43% vote share, closely followed by the BJD at 40%, with india getting 15%, and Others 2%, indicates the opinion poll.

Meanwhile survey from february 12 to march 1 covered 21 major states of india that account for 95% all lok sabha constituencies, making it one of the largest surveys in the country. It provides valuable insights into the political landscape of india, offering a detailed analysis of voter sentiment and preferences ahead of the upcoming general elections.

BJP state leaders have held a series of meetings at the residence of union minister Dharmendra Pradhan, sources said. A section of state bjp leaders was against stitching an alliance with the BJD, which dumped the saffron party ahead of the 2009 general elections, months after a riot in Kandhamal the previous year, they said.

The issue of an alliance between the BJD and bjp came up for discussion after prime minister Narendra Modi visited odisha on march 5. The next day, the BJD held a meeting of its senior leaders. Pradhan, the sources said, has been assigned to talk with the odisha bjp leaders on the issue of the possible tie-up with the BJD.