'Exit polls are just speculation, not accurate': Congress

As exit polls projected a clear majority for the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar, Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Tuesday dismissed the predictions as speculative, saying they “cannot be considered accurate.

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Speaking to ANI, Anwar said, “Exit Polls are not accurate. They are only a speculation. It indicates what might happen. It would not be right to think that they are accurate.”

The exit polls suggested the NDA is likely to return to power in the 243-member Bihar assembly, while the opposition Mahagathbandhan may fall short of the majority mark. Polls also indicated that Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj, making its electoral debut, is unlikely to secure a significant number of seats.

The exit polls came out after the conclusion of voting in Bihar. While the first phase of polls was held on November 6, the second phase of polling concluded on Tuesday. The state has seen record polling in the assembly polls.

Peoples Pulse poll survey gave 133-159 seats to NDA, 75-101 seats to Mahagathbandhan and 0-5 seats to Jan Suraaj. Others, it said, are likely to get 2-8 seats.

People’s Insight’s survey predicted 133-148 seats for NDA, 87-102 seats for Mahagathbandhan, 0-2 seats for Jan Suraaj and 3-6 seats for independent candidates.