Exit Polls Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Exit poll data cannot be disclosed by news channels and pollsters until the conclusion of the final phase of voting, Section 126A of the Representation of the People s Act, 1951 mandate . Failure to adhere to this rule may lead to penalties including imprisonment for a maximum of two years, imposition of a fine, or both.
Exit polls, conducted by private firms and media organizations, predict election outcomes based on voter responses outside polling stations. Regulated by the Election Commission of India under Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, exit polls cannot be published until all voting phases are completed to avoid influencing voters. Despite occasional inaccuracies, exit polls remain a crucial part of India s election coverage, providing early insights into potential results.