As the voting for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 concluded on Saturday, June 1, the focus has now shifted to the eagerly awaited exit polls. Will the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secure a third consecutive term in power, or will the Opposition's INDIA bloc manage to unseat the BJP this time? Various pollsters, including India Today-Axis My India, Chanakya, Times Now-ETG, C-Voter, and CSDS-Lokniti, are set to release their exit poll predictions today.
The seven-phase Lok Sabha elections of 2024, covering 543 constituencies, concluded on Saturday (June 1). Exit polls are expected to commence as soon as the final vote is cast in the polling booths. As the countdown begins, both stakeholders—the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition INDIA bloc—are filled with confidence, each asserting their anticipated victory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming for a historic third term, with hopes of securing an unprecedented 400-plus seats.
What is Exit Polls
An exit poll is a post-election survey designed to gauge the national mood. It provides an opinion poll indicating how many seats a political party is likely to win. It's important to note that exit polls are not the same as official election results. The official Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 will be declared on June 4 by the Election Commission of India.
When will Exit Polls be Released?
Media houses will begin releasing exit polls after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. Exit polls can only be released after voting for an election has concluded. The Election Commission imposed a ban on exit polls between 7 a.m. on April 19 and 6:30 p.m. on June 1, 2024.
Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Overview
The Lok Sabha Elections 2024 were conducted in seven phases, starting from April 17 and concluding on June 1. The elections covered 543 Lok Sabha seats across the country. The results of the Lok Sabha Elections will be officially announced on June 4.
Simultaneous Assembly Elections
In addition to the Lok Sabha Elections, assembly elections were also held simultaneously in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim. The results for the assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are expected to be declared on June 2, while results for Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will be announced on June 4.
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