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Understanding Exit Polls:
- Exit polls are surveys of voters conducted as they leave polling stations.
- They aim to collect data on voting choices and voter demographics.
- These polls offer early insights into election outcomes before the official results.
- 1957: The first exit poll in India was conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Opinion during the Lok Sabha elections.
Regulation of Exit Polls in India:
- Governed by Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which restricts exit polls during certain periods.
- The Election Commission of India (ECI) oversees exit poll regulations.
- Media outlets conducting exit polls must disclose methodology details, including sample size, polling methods, margin of error, and the polling agency’s background.
- A ban on publishing exit poll results is enforced until the conclusion of the last voting phase.
- Media outlets conducting exit polls are required to register with the ECI.
Why in News
- Exit polls were recently released for the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram.
Exit Polls
Exit polls were recently released for the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, and Mizoram.
