Haryana Horror For Pollsters: After LS Elections, Exit Polls Get Indian Voters Horribly Wrong Again

Published on Oct 08, 2024 11:57 pm IST

In a dramatic turn of events, the Haryana election results have swung sharply against exit poll predictions, raising questions about their reliability. As counting commenced early in the morning, initial trends suggested that Congress was on track to secure a majority, with many polls forecasting a clean sweep for the party. However, as the day progressed, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) began to gain momentum, ultimately leading in over 50 constituencies by early afternoon. Hindustan Times' Gulam Jeelani explains the problems with exit polls and answers if these surveys are even reliable anymore?

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