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Exit Polls Under Fire: Congress MP Warns Against "Speculation" in Bihar

Congress MP Tariq Anwar has raised doubts about exit poll accuracy just before Bihar's vote counting. He emphasized that exit polls are merely speculative and shouldn't be taken as accurate predictions. Meanwhile, multiple survey agencies have projected an NDA victory in the 243-seat assembly. The final results will be revealed on November 14 after record voter turnout in the state.

Key Points: Congress MP Tariq Anwar Questions Exit Poll Accuracy in Bihar

  • Congress MP Tariq Anwar questions exit poll reliability ahead of vote counting
  • Multiple exit polls predict NDA victory in Bihar assembly elections
  • Congress leader Supriya Shrinate expresses confidence in Mahagathbandhan win
  • Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj debut unlikely to make significant impact
  • Record voter turnout recorded during Bihar's two-phase polling process
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'Exit Polls are not accurate, they only speculate', says Congress MP Tariq Anwar ahead of vote counting in Bihar

Congress MP Tariq Anwar dismisses exit poll predictions, calling them mere speculation as Bihar awaits election results on November 14.

"Exit Polls are not accurate. They are only a speculation. It indicates what might happen. - Tariq Anwar"

New Delhi, November 12

As the Exit Polls for the Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 indicated an NDA win, Congress MP Tariq Anwar argued that it would be wrong to blindly believe their accuracy, citing that they only suggest "what might happen."

"Exit Polls are not accurate. They are only a speculation. It indicates what might happen. It would not be right to think that they are accurate," he said.

The remark comes after the exit polls on Tuesday predicted that the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to form the government again in Bihar. It predicted that the opposition Mahagathbandhan would fall short of the majority mark in the 243-member state assembly.

Meanwhile, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate on Wednesday exuded confidence in Mahagathbandhan's victory.

"I will not speak on the Exit Polls. We will discuss it when the results are out. However, Bihar will teach a lesson because its right to vote has been manipulated... I am sure that the Mahagathbandhan will form the government," she said.

Earlier, the exit polls also predicted that Prashant Kishor-led Jan Suraaj, which made its debut in the assembly polls, is unlikely to make any splash in terms of seats.

The exit polls came out after the conclusion of voting in Bihar. While the first phase of polling was held on November 6, the second phase concluded on Tuesday. The state has seen record polling in the assembly polls.

People's Pulse poll survey gave 133-159 seats to NDA, 75-101 seats to Mahagathbandhan and 0-5 seats to Jan Suraaj. Others, it said, are likely to get 2-8 seats.

People's Insight's survey predicted 133-148 seats for NDA, 87-102 seats for Mahagathbandhan, 0-2 seats for Jan Suraaj and 3-6 seats for independent candidates.

The JVC survey predicted that the NDA is likely to win 135-150 seats, the Mahagathbandhan 88-103 seats, Jan Suraaj may win 0-1 seats, while others may secure 3-6 seats.

According to the DVC Research polls survey, the NDA is projected to win 137-152 seats, the Mahagathbandhan 83-98 seats, Jan Suraaj 2-4 seats, and others 4-8 seats.

Counting of votes will take place on November 14.

- ANI

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Priya S
But all major exit polls are showing similar trends for NDA. When multiple agencies agree, there must be some truth to it. Bihar voters are smart - they know which government has delivered development.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows Indian politics closely, I find it interesting how parties only question exit polls when they're not favorable. When they're favorable, the same parties celebrate them! 🤔
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Arjun K
The high voter turnout itself tells a story. Bihar people have voted for change this time. Mahagathbandhan will surprise everyone on counting day! Jai Bihar! 🙏
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Vikram M
Both sides are playing mind games now. Exit polls are entertainment until actual results. But one thing is sure - Prashant Kishor's party seems to have made zero impact despite all the hype.
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think Tariq Anwar is being a bit dismissive here. Exit polls use scientific methodology and sample sizes. They're not perfect, but they're not just random guesses either. Let's give some credit to data analytics.

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