Modi is confident that BJP will retain power by thumping majority

Notwithstanding a recent survey giving the faction-ridden BJP a slight edge over the opposition in the ensuing assembly elections in Gujarat, Chief Minister Narendra Modi said he's confident that the party will retain power by a thumping majority.

"There is need to conduct a survey on the surveys that have been carried out on the elections in the past five years. The science of opinion polls (psephology) is not developed in India as it is in other countries," Modi told reporters here.

The survey by media groups said despite Modi's popularity, he was not invincible.
Asked about his assessment on the impact the rebel factor would have on BJP's electoral chances, Modi said a clear picture is yet to emerge.

"We have to wait until the process of ticket distribution by all major parties is completed to assess the impact of rebel factor."

Courtesy: thehindu.com
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