Maharashtra went to polls on Wednesday, November 20. All eyes are now set on the state’s exit poll results. Under Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India (ECI) prohibits all publications/news organisations of broadcasting exit poll results until 30 minutes after the polling period concludes. This regulation is in place to avoid any potential influence on voters during the election process. Let’s find out the time post which you can access the Maharashtra exit poll results.
Maharashtra Election Exit Polls Results Timing
As per the Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines, television channels and news organizations are permitted to release exit poll results on Wednesday, November 20, only after 6:30 PM, once voting has concluded. This rule ensures that no exit poll predictions influence voters during the voting period. The ECI’s regulations aim to maintain the integrity of the electoral process by preventing any premature dissemination of poll results before the final vote count is underway. The results of the exit polls will provide an early indication of voter trends before the official results are declared.
Where to watch Maharashtra Election Exit Polls Results?
Maharashtra Election Exit poll results 2024 will be broadcast live across various news channels, websites, YouTube channel, and various social media platforms. Live updates on the Maharashtra and Jharkhand elections’ exit polls will also be accessible on financialexpress.com.
The BJP is part of the Mahayuti alliance, which includes Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s faction of Shiv Sena and Ajit Pawar’s NCP. On the opposing side is the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance, made up of Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), Sharad Pawar’s NCP (SP), and the Congress party.