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Why Axis My India won’t release Bengal exit poll results: ‘Respondent hesitancy, high refusal’

Why Axis My India won’t release Bengal exit poll results: ‘Respondent hesitancy, high refusal’

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A day after Axis My India released exit poll projections for four assemblies, its founder Pradeep Gupta announced that the projections will not be released for Bengal this time. A CAPF official stands guard while voters wait to cast their votes at a polling station during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections 2026, in Purba Bardhaman. (@CEOWestBengal) The reason, as per Gupta, emanates from reasons affecting the methodology of sampling which leave the survey incomplete. All the pollsters, barring one, have shown a lead for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Bengal, ending chief minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress’s 15-year reign. Follow latest updates on exit poll results Pollsters, including Matrize, P-Marq, Poll Diary, JVC and Janmat Polls have shown TMC at an advantage. Peoples Pulse is the only pollster to have shown Mamata at an advantage. Bengal is a tough state to crack for pollsters and a majority of exit poll projections in the 2021 assembly poll proved wrong. Why Axis My India is not releasing Bengal exit poll The reason …

West Bengal leads voter turnout at 78.77 pc as Tamil Nadu records 70 pc voting till 3 pm

West Bengal leads voter turnout at 78.77 pc as Tamil Nadu records 70 pc voting till 3 pm

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Polling in the ongoing Assembly elections saw high participation by 3 pm on Thursday, with West Bengal leading at 78.77 per cent voter turnout. Tamil Nadu followed with a strong 70 per cent turnout, according to data from the Election Commission of India (ECI), reported ANI. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

From schools to offices, what’s closed and what’s open in Mumbai on January 15| India News

From schools to offices, what’s closed and what’s open in Mumbai on January 15| India News

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As Maharashtra’s Mumbai votes for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, the Maharashtra Election Commission has declared a public holiday on January 15 across areas where polling will take place. The move is aimed at ensuring maximum voter participation and smooth conduct of the civic polls. BMC polls 2025: The civic polls are scheduled to take place across several cities of Maharashtra on January 15. (Hindustan Times) The holiday will apply to regions under 29 municipal corporations in Maharashtra, including Mumbai, news agency PTI reported. Below is a detailed look at what will remain closed and what will continue to function in Mumbai on January 15. Also read| Maharashtra Election Commission declares public holiday on Jan 15 for civic poll voting Public holiday in Mumbai on polling day According to the State Election Commission, January 15 will be a public holiday for: • Government offices • Semi-government offices • Corporations and boards • Public sector undertakings • Banks • Central government offices located within the BMC limits The decision follows preparations reviewed during meetings held …