PML-N is slightly ahead while PTI is closely behind in latest IPOR survey
PML-N is enjoying 15% lead over PTI in Punjab while PPP is way ahead of its rivals in Sindh-PTI is leading in KP and BAP in Baluchistan
According to
the latest Institute of Public Opinion Research (IPOR) survey, PML-N has a
slight edge against PTI. 29% people said that they would vote for PML-N if
elections are held today. 28% said that they would vote for PTI in case of an
election today.
But matter
of concern for PTI is the fact that since 2018 general elections, PTI has lost
4% support while PML-N has gained 5% support. PPP also gained 2% support and
now stands at 15% nationally. This was
the opinion of those surveyed by IPOR. The sample size of the survey was 3,700
and it was conducted from Dec 22 to January 9, 2022.
The other real matter of concern for PTI is the popularity of PML-N in Punjab. PML-N is now enjoying 15% lead over PTI in Punjab. Punjab has 141 general seats of National Assembly out of 272. It means PML-N in a position to win most seats from Punjab. PTI has lost considerable support in the largest province of the country since 2018 general elections. It should be a real matter of concern for PTI.
According to an Institute of Public Opinion Research (IPOR) survey, the PML-N
is the most popular party in Punjab, with the support of 46% of people in case
of early elections. The PTI is second with 31% voters’ backing. About 5% will
vote for the PPP, 3% for the TLP, while 2%intend to vote for the PMLQ.
The PPP is
the most popular party in Sindh with 44% voters supporting it. PPP is enjoying 31% lead over its closet rival PTI. With 13%, the
PTI is the second choice of voters in Sindh. Over 7% will vote for the
MQM-Pakistan, 3% for the TLP, 3% for the PMLN, while 1% for the ANP.
In Baluchistan,
the ruling Baluchistan Awami Party (BAP) is the first choice of 20% of voters.
Over 18% of people will vote for the PTI, while 15% would back the PPP, 14%
PML-N, 8% JUIF, 5% Balochistan National Party, 5% like the PKMAP, while 2% from
the province back the ANP.
In the poll,
the IPOR also asked the public if they had voted for the PTI in the 2018
general election. To which, 44% answered “yes” while 54%
said “no.” The 44%, who had voted for the PTI in 2018, were asked if they would
vote for the PTI in 2023 as well. Over 52% expressed their intention not to
vote for the PTI in the next general election, but 40% said they would once
again support the PTI.
As many as
33 percent of the respondents said Nawaz Sharif can solve their and problems
and those of Pakistan, while 30 percent said Prime Minister Imran Khan can do
wonders for the country, while 10 percent attached their hopes with PPP
Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto. On the burning question of former PM Nawaz Sharif's
return to Pakistan, majority 68pc of the respondents said the former Prime
Minister Nawaz Sharif should return to Pakistan.
Khalid Bhatti
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