Exit Poll Predictions for 2026 Elections: Release Timing and Where to Watch
Exit polls 2026: What time will exit poll results and predictions be out?
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As voting concludes in the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, exit poll predictions for five key elections, including Tamil Nadu and Kerala, are set to be released today, April 29, after 6:30 PM IST. Official results will be announced by the Election Commission of India on May 4.
- 01Exit poll predictions for five elections will be released today.
- 02Polling in West Bengal ends at 6 PM, with predictions starting after 6:30 PM.
- 03The Election Commission enforces a 'silence period' until voting concludes.
- 04Predictions will be available on news channels and social media.
- 05Official results will be declared on May 4.
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As the second phase of the West Bengal assembly elections wraps up, attention turns to the exit poll predictions for five significant elections, including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and the union territory of Puducherry. Voting in West Bengal is scheduled to end at 6 PM IST today, April 29, but those still in line will be allowed to vote. The Election Commission of India has stated that exit poll predictions will begin to be released after 6:30 PM IST, following the conclusion of voting and the sealing of electronic voting machines. This release adheres to the EC's regulations, which impose a 'silence period' from April 9, 7 AM to April 29, 6:30 PM. Voters can expect to see these predictions on television news channels, official polling agency websites, and verified social media accounts of pollsters. The official results for all states and the by-elections will be announced on May 4.
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The release of exit poll predictions will provide voters with insights into potential election outcomes, influencing public perception and political discussions leading up to the official results.
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