Exit Polls vs Opinion Polls vs Poll Of Polls: What's The Difference

As Bihar concludes its second phase of voting on November 11, television channels and digital platforms will soon be ready to present their exit poll projections. Despite years of debate over their credibility, exit polls continue to draw immense public attention, as voters eagerly await early indications of the final outcome.

According to the Election Commission (EC), counting of votes will take place on November 14, with the results for all assembly constituencies expected by evening. However, before the EC officially allows it, no television channel, news portal, or YouTube channel can broadcast exit poll figures. Under Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, exit polls cannot be shown before the final phase of voting concludes. This restriction ensures that no pred