Axis My India has opted not to publish exit poll results for the recent West Bengal elections, citing a significant 'atmosphere of fear' among voters. Pradeep Gupta, the company's chief, explained that their sampling methodology has been compromised, as 70-80% of people approached for polling were unwilling to engage. Gupta noted that this reluctance stems from concerns about potential repercussions for speaking out. The situation reportedly deteriorated following incidents of election-related violence, with reports of scuffles and stone-throwing. The West Bengal assembly consists of 294 seats, requiring 148 for a majority. Among the six exit polls conducted, four predicted a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while two suggested that Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress could retain power. However, all agencies concur that the Congress and Left parties are likely to perform poorly.