In the context of tightly contested elections in India, silent voters—those who choose not to disclose their preferences—emerge as a critical yet often overlooked factor. With states like Tamil Nadu and West Bengal showing close races, analysts emphasize that conventional exit polls may fail to capture the true voter sentiment. Psephologist Pradeep Gupta highlights that up to 60% of voters might not openly share their choices, driven by factors such as fear of local political repercussions and privacy concerns. This silence can skew polling data, introducing a structural blind spot that complicates electoral predictions. In West Bengal, for instance, exit polls indicate a close contest between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), but the true dynamics may be obscured by silent voters who withhold their preferences. As elections approach, the significance of these unspoken choices becomes increasingly apparent, suggesting that understanding silent voters is essential for accurate electoral analysis.