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Assembly Elections 2024: Exit Polls and Counting Schedule
Exit Polls:
Exit polls for the assembly elections in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh will be released after 6:30 pm on June 1, the final day of voting. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has prohibited the sharing of exit polls until 6 pm on June 1.
Counting of Votes:
The counting of votes for the Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh assemblies will take place on June 2. The results for the remaining states and Lok Sabha constituencies will be announced on June 4.
Key Contests:
In Odisha, the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) is seeking a record sixth term under the leadership of Naveen Patnaik. In Andhra Pradesh, the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) is hoping to retain power under the leadership of Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Where to Watch Exit Polls:
News channels will begin revealing their exit poll projections by 6:30-7 pm on Saturday. These will also be live-streamed on various social media platforms, including YouTube.
Background on Exit Polls:
Exit polls are post-election surveys that ask voters who they voted for after exiting the polling station. They are similar to opinion polls, which are pre-election surveys that ask people who they intend to vote for.
Assembly Elections in Odisha:
The voting for the 147-member Odisha assembly is being held in four phases, with the last phase scheduled for June 1. In the 2019 Odisha legislative assembly elections, the BJD won a landslide majority, winning 113 of 147 seats.
Assembly Elections in Andhra Pradesh:
The voting for the 175-member Andhra Pradesh assembly was held in a single phase on May 13. In the 2019 legislative assembly elections, the YSRCP won 151 assembly seats with a vote share of around 49.5%.
Assembly Elections in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh:
The voting for the 32-member Sikkim assembly and 60-member Arunachal Pradesh assembly were held in a single phase on April 19. In the 2019 Sikkim legislative assembly elections, the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) won 17 seats, while the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) won 15 seats. In Arunachal, the BJP retained power by winning 41 seats.
Source: Assembly Elections 2024: Exit polls date and time. Where to watch?