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AIMIM's Waris Pathan Rejects Exit Polls, Says 'Wait for Real Results' in Bengal

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan dismissed exit poll predictions for the West Bengal Assembly elections, calling them "not exact polls." He urged the public to wait until counting day on May 4 for the real picture. Most exit polls, including Chanakya Strategies, forecast a BJP victory with 150-160 seats, ousting the TMC after 15 years. Bengal recorded a historic combined voter turnout of 92.47% across the first two phases of polling.

Key Points: AIMIM's Waris Pathan: Exit Polls Not Exact Polls

  • AIMIM contested 11 seats in Bengal polls
  • Pathan says exit polls are not exact
  • Most polls predict BJP win over TMC
  • Bengal sees record 92.47% voter turnout across two phases
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"Not an exact poll": AIMIM's Waris Pathan rejects pollsters' prediction on Bengal elections

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan dismisses exit poll predictions for West Bengal elections, urging public to wait for counting day on May 4 for real results.

"This is an exit poll, not an exact poll. - Waris Pathan"

Mumbai, May 1

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan on Thursday said exit polls are not "exact polls" and that people should wait for the counting day, as it will bring the real picture.

AIMIM has contested 11 seats in the West Bengal Assembly polls.

"This is an exit poll, not an exact poll. We contested on 11 seats in total. The polling percentage was above 92%. You should wait. The EVM will be opened on the 4th May," Pathan told ANI.

Most exit polls have predicted a BJP ousting the AITC in West Bengal, which has been in power for the last 15 years. Chanakya Strategies projected the BJP winning 150-160 seats in 294 West Bengal assembly and getting a majority of its own. It said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress (TMC) would win 30-40 seats and others six to 10 seats.

West Bengal has achieved its highest voter turnout since independence, reaching a historic 91.66 per cent during Phase II of the elections. However, the polling day also witnessed high political tensions between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the deployment of security forces in the state.

According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), poll participation in West Bengal (Phase-II) stood at 91.66 per cent till 7:45 PM. In phase I of the elections on April 23, the poll participation was 93.19 per cent, resulting in a staggering combined poll percentage over the two phases at 92.47 per cent."The combined poll percentage over the two phases stands at 92.47%. Previously, the highest poll-participation in WB was 84.72% (2011 GELA), " a release from the ECI said.

The counting of votes will take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting to see AIMIM contesting 11 seats in Bengal. While their influence is limited, it shows how national parties are trying to expand beyond their traditional bases. The high voter turnout is impressive—92% is amazing for democracy!
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Priya S
Exit polls have become a joke in India. They always favour one party and then reality is different. Bengal's high turnout is a good sign for democracy, but I worry about the violence we saw during polling. Hope counting day goes peacefully. 🙏
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Nikhil C
The Chanakya predictions of BJP winning 150-160 seats seem unrealistic. Mamata Banerjee is still very popular in rural Bengal. Let's not forget that exit polls have a bad track record in India. Just wait for May 4th—that's when we'll see the actual mandate!
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Karthik V
I respect that Waris Pathan is being cautious. But as an observer, I think AIMIM's presence in Bengal is more about polarisation than actual governance. The high turnout shows the people are engaged, but I hope the focus remains on development, not just identity politics.

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