Exit poll results for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections 2024 will be released on Wednesday, November 20, after the voting concludes around 6 pm. The ECI will be counting the votes for both states on November 23. While voting for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is being held in a single phase on November 20, Jharkhand’s voting on the other hand, was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 on November 13 and Phase 2 on November 20.
What Are Exit Polls?
An exit poll is a type of survey conducted with voters immediately after they have cast their ballots, usually when they leave the polling stations. These polls aim to estimate the outcome of an election based on voter responses. While exit polls are not always accurate, they provide an early indication of potential results.
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Are Exit Polls accurate?
The reliability of exit polls depends on various factors. These include sampling methods, margins of error, voter honesty and willingness to participate. Exit polls can offer insights into voter behavior and help predict election outcomes.
When and Where will the Exit Poll results be announced?
Exit poll results for the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections will be released after 6:30 pm on Wednesday, November 20, as per the guidelines set by the Election Commission of India (ECI). Exit poll results are typically broadcasted live on news channels and platforms like YouTube. Some polls are published in collaboration with media outlets, while others are shared independently. You can also find results from major pollsters on financialexpress.com.
ECI Guidelines for Exit Polls
According to the guidelines of Election Commission of India, exit polls cannot be conducted or published until the final phase of voting is over. The ECI’s rules states that exit polls cannot be published during the 48-hour period before the polling ends. Also, in a single-phase election, exit poll results can only be released after voting concludes, typically at 6:30 pm.
Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024
The voting for the Maharashtra Assembly elections is currently underway on November 20, with vote counting scheduled for November 23. The major political parties and their respective seat allocations are as follows:
BJP: Contesting 149 seats
Shiv Sena: Contesting 81 seats
Ajit Pawar-led NCP: Contesting 59 seats
Congress (opposition alliance): Contesting 101 seats
Shiv Sena (UBT): Contesting 95 seats
NCP (SP): Contesting 86 seats
The Mahayuti alliance,
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