The incumbent Bhartiya Janata Party may have made tall claims regarding its performance in the upcoming assembly elections in Karnataka, but several pre-poll surveys and opinion polls have indicated the possibility of a hung assembly. Meanwhile, two networks have given BJP an edge over Congress, while two other networks have predicted a win for Congress.
Pre-poll survey results
The pre-election survey by TV9 and C-Voter predicts that the Congress will win 106–116 seats and the BJP between 79 and 89. The JD(S) is expected to emerge victorious in 24-34 constituencies. ‘Mood of Karnataka’ by Public TV also gave Congress the edge on 98-108 seats, which is below the majority mark of 113. As per the poll, BJP will win 85-95 seats in the state while JD(S) will win 28–33 seats.
The Asianet Survarna News Jan Ki Baat poll gives the BJP an edge over Congress, with the saffron party taking 98-109 seats against the Congress’s 89-97 seats.
The NewsFirst-Matrize poll predicted that the BJP would win 96–106 seats, while the Congress was predicted to win 84–94 and JD(S) to win 29–34.
A hung mandate is shown by Vistara News as it gave 88-93 seats to BJP, 84-90 to Congress, and 23-26 to JD(S). According to the survey, there are 27–30 seats where the outcome is uncertain. The pre-election survey by South First-People’s Pulse gave Congress 98 seats, with a range of 95 to 105 seats. The BJP is predicted to win 92 seats (90-100 seat range) and the JD(S) 27 seats (25-30 seat range).
Will JD(S) emerge as the Kingmaker?
If speculations about the hung verdict in Karnataka polls turn out to be true, JD(S) will have the chance to reemerge as the Kingmaker to form the government as it did in 2018. Currently, JD (S) is trying hard to get rid of the “family party” reputation under its leader HD Kumaraswamy.
However, there are some political analysts and members of the party who doubt JD(S) will achieve this goal. The party’s highest performance to date came in the 2004 assembly elections when it got 58 seats. The party put up its second-best performance in 2013 by registering victory on 40 seats.
Siddaramaiah Most Popular Choice For Karnataka Chief Minister: NDTV Survey
Congress leader Siddaramaiah is the most popular choice for the next Karnataka Chief Minister, and incumbent Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP ranks second, reveals “Public Opinion”, a special NDTV survey in partnership with Lokniti-Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS).
The survey seeks to gauge the public mood in Karnataka on a wide range of issues ahead of the May 10 state election and its verdict three days later.
Siddaramaiah, a former chief minister, is slightly more popular among older voters, while Mr Bommai, who is younger, is preferred by younger voters, the poll reveals.
Janata Dal Secular (JDS) leader HD Kumaraswamy is the third most popular chief minister candidate, followed by Congress’s DK Shivakumar.
The BJP’s BS Yediyurappa, a four-time chief minister who has never completed a term, ranks surprisingly low at number 5.
Yediyurappa, who was Chief Minister until the BJP replaced him with Mr Bommai in 2021 amid corruption allegations, is not contesting the election and has also denied that he is in the running for the top job.
But how important is the chief minister candidate when people vote? Not as much as party or candidate, the NDTV-CSDS survey reveals.
A majority of respondents said they gave more importance to the party (56%) and 38% said they vote for the candidate. Only 4% said they vote according to the chief minister face.
It is voters who support the Congress or JDS who mostly consider party as the biggest factor. BJP voters, however, are divided.
The Congress fares better than the BJP when it comes to voters’ perception on key metrics, the survey reveals.
More respondents (59%) saw the BJP as more corrupt than the Congress (35%) and JDS (3%).
Unexpectedly for a party that has campaigned nationwide against dynasty politics, the BJP is rated “more nepotistic” (59%) than the Congress (30%) and JDS (8%).
The ruling party is also seen to be blighted more by factionalism (55%) than the Congress (30%) and JDS (12%).
In a positive for the Congress, more respondents have ranked it the best for Karnataka’s development (47% vs BJP’s 37% and JDS’ 14%) and for maintaining communal harmony (49% vs BJP’s 34% and JDS’ 14%).
On handling the Karnataka-Maharashtra border row, the BJP and Congress share equal rating (40%) with the JDS placing third (14%).
The NDTV survey also tried to gauge how different castes and communities are likely to vote.
The Vokkaligas are split between the Congress (34%) and JDS (36%) while the Lingayats remain firmly with the BJP (67%). Muslims (59%) are more inclined to vote for the Congress.
In March, the Karnataka government scrapped the 4% backward class quota for Muslims and diverted it to Lingayats — traditional supporters of the BJP – and Vokkaliggas. Their quotas have been raised to 7% and 6%.
The survey also assesses the anti-incumbency factor. Disapproval of the BJP government is more among the poor, the lower middle class and rural voters, the data shows.
The NDTV-CSDS survey reveals that the Congress is more popular (50%) with poor voters than the BJP (23%). Among affluent voters, however, the BJP (46%) remains more popular than the Congress (31%). Voters were also asked to rate the public outreach of various parties. The BJP scores slightly more than the Congress and JDS in reaching out to voters, the survey found. Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra drew slightly more attention than the BJP’s Vikas Sankalp Yatra and the JDS’ Pancharatna Ratha Yatra, according to the ‘Public Opinion’ survey. However, the BJP and JDS registered more participation in their yatras.
Source: NDTV
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International Yoga Day 2022
International Yoga Day is observed every year on June 21st to raise awareness about the importance and benefits of yoga . This year, the world will commemorate the 8th International Yoga Day. Without a doubt, yoga brings body, mind, and spirit into balance.
Yoga is a form of exercise that entails eating a specific diet, keeping a specific physical posture, and practicing breathing techniques. World Yoga Day 2022 is also known as International Yoga Day 2022. Every year on this day, people gather in yoga studios or other public spaces to practice yoga together. International Yoga Day is observed every year to raise awareness about the many benefits of yoga.
History of International Yoga Day 2022
Prime Minister Narendra Modi first presented the idea of an International Day of Yoga during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, 2014. On December 11, 2014, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 21 to be International Yoga Day or The World Yoga Day. International Yoga Day has been observed on June 21st since 2015.
Theme of International Yoga Day 2022
‘Yoga for Humanity’ is the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga. Pandemics have not only been difficult for our physical health, but they have also had a negative impact on our mental health. As a result, health issues such as depression and anxiety are on the rise. Therefore, the need of addressing mental health concerns has risen, and adapting to yoga in such a situation has become a must.
Significance
Yoga is incredibly beneficial to one’s physical and mental health. Yoga focuses on the correct functioning of the body and mind. Yoga Asanas that help people become more flexible and strong, improve their health, and boosts confidence.Yoga is useful to a person’s overall health. Anxiety, concerns, problems, and other issues can all be helped with yoga. It maintains the harmony of the body, soul, and mind. Yoga can help people overcome a number of health problems if practice on a regular basis. Yoga encourages self-awareness, personal power, and self-healing. It helps to reduce harmful thoughts in the head as well as toxins in the body, while also improving flexibility, brain function, and overall health. The United Nations has declared Yoga for Humanity as the theme for this year’s International Day of Yoga which will be observed worldwide on Tuesday, 21 June. The COVID-19 pandemic had an unprecedented impact on human health. Apart from the high death toll, it brought with it psychological suffering and mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. It lifted the veil on the inherent mental health challenges faced by humans across the globe.
Yoga was a crucial method that the world adopted in order to stay healthy and fight social isolation during the pandemic.
Yoga Day Celebrations by Permanent Mission of India in New York
Inauguration will be done by President of General Assembly H.E. Mr. Abdulla Shahid on 20 June.
A Yoga-demo session titled “Yoga with the Masters” will be hosted at the North Lawns of the UN Headquarters from 5:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 20 June.
Organizations such as Indian Raga, Isha Yoga, Bhakti Center and Integral Yoga Institute will host a yoga dance session, yoga sessions and a meditation session during the event, according to the official program published by the UN.
International Day of Yoga on Washington Monument Grounds
The Embassy of India in Washington DC will celebrate this year’s International Day of Yoga earlier than the official date set by the UN. Yoga celebrations at the Washington Monument Grounds will resume in-person after a two-year hiatus on 18 June at 8:30 a.m. EST. The UN’s theme of “Yoga for Humanity” will be reflected through the yoga practices. Members of Friends of Yoga organization will lead the group in practicing different asanas. “Over a billion people see yoga as an enhancer of the physical and mental well-being,”said Ambassador Sudhakar Dalela, Embassy of India’s Deputy Chief of Mission, according to media reports.
Chicago Indian Consulate’s International Yoga Day Celebration
The Consulate General of India, Chicago will be hosting an event to commemorate International Yoga Day on Saturday, June 18 at 9:30 a.m. CST at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois.
In partnership with Friends of Yoga, the consulate will host yoga sessions outdoors in order to create awareness about the advantages of performing yoga for the mind, body, and soul.
International Day of Yoga in Mountain View, California
The Ananda Yoga Palo Alto organization will host an outdoor celebration of the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday, 21 June in Downtown Mountain View in the outdoor plaza area.
The sessions will explore key concepts of yoga and explore the ways in which to achieve a healthy and happy life as taught by the Indian yoga master, Paramhansa Yogananda.Participants will learn tools and techniques to combat anxiety and stress, improve sleep quality, enhance meditation practice, and understand the nuances of a yogic diet.
Yoga Day in Hamburg, Germany
The Consulate General of India in Hamburg, Germany will be celebrating the 8th International Day of Yoga at the Hamburg City Hall on Tuesday, 21 June from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. local time.
Sessions will pertain to tapping into the science and practice of yoga to not only understand the common yoga protocol but also manage stress with yoga. Other sessions include: Meditation & Relaxation by Yoga Vidya Center, Hamburg; Yoga for Kids by Dr. Mishra Academy, Hannover; Musical Yoga by Yoga Studio Akash Nair, Hannover and lectures on utilising the science of Ayurveda for healthy living. As a part of India’s 75 years of independence or “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, special celebrations are being planned for the upcoming International Yoga Day, 2022. The country will host a mass Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) demonstration on 21st June 2022 in as many as 75 national-level iconic sites. Additionally, the states in India will host special yoga events in 75 important locations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the International Yoga Day celebrations from the Mysuru Palace Grounds on June 21, Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. The event will also witness the participation of Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. Nearly 15,000 yoga enthusiasts will perform yoga, and the event will be organized with the support of members of parliament, departments of the Government of Karnataka, ministers, revered yoga gurus and some other institutions, Sonowal said at a press conference.