Maharashtra Exit Polls 2024 Date and Time: Voters in Maharashtra are voting for their state’s political future today. Maharashtra is witnessing single-phase voting across all 288 constituencies. Meanwhile, Jharkhand’s second phase of polling is also taking place on Wednesday.
In Maharashtra, the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti coalition of the BJP, Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena faction and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, is fighting to retain power. On the opposing side, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance of the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharad Pawar) and Congress, seeks to reclaim the state.
The high-energy campaign concluded on Monday, with leaders from both alliances making final appeals to voters. After polling closes today, all eyes will turn to exit polls, which are expected to begin airing at around 6:30 PM.
These predictions, based on post-poll surveys, often serve as a precursor to the actual results but have faced questions over their reliability in past elections. Exit polls will dominate TV channels and online platforms, including YouTube, giving political enthusiasts a glimpse of the likely outcomes. While some surveys are released in collaboration with news outlets, others operate independently.
Reason behind exit polls delayed until after 6 PM?
The restriction on publishing exit polls before 6 PM serves to protect the integrity of the voting process. By ensuring voters are not exposed to exit poll predictions while casting their ballots, the rule aims to prevent undue influence. Early disclosure of such data could sway undecided voters or create a bandwagon effect, potentially skewing the electoral outcome.
When will the results be announced?
While exit polls provide an early glimpse of voter sentiment, the definitive results of the Maharashtra Assembly elections will only emerge after the official vote count. The Election Commission of India (ECI) will announce the final results on November 23, 2024. These results will confirm which party or alliance has secured a majority, delivering the ultimate verdict on Maharashtra’s political future.
These predictions, based on post-poll surveys, often serve as a precursor to the actual results but have faced questions over their reliability in past elections. Exit polls will dominate TV channels and online platforms, including YouTube, giving political enthusiasts a glimpse of the likely outcomes. While some surveys are released in collaboration with news outlets, others operate independently.