The pivotal 2024 Lok Sabha Elections have concluded after seven phases of polling. Exit polls now seek to forecast the results and estimate the number of seats each party or alliance might win. However, given their history of inaccuracies, these predictions should be viewed with caution.
Exit polls, conducted by various survey agencies in collaboration with news channels, involve questioning voters as they exit polling stations about their choices. These polls seek to predict which parties or alliances are likely to win and estimate the number of seats they might secure. In Punjab, the main contenders are the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Indian National Congress (INC), the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The exit polls for Punjab revealed a competitive scenario. Some polls suggested that the AAP, which has been focusing heavily on grassroots issues and governance reforms, might maintain its stronghold. Others indicated a resurgence of the Congress, which has been working to regain its traditional support base by addressing local issues and leveraging anti-incumbency sentiments. The SAD-BJP alliance, despite facing challenges, also appeared to hold significant sway in rural areas and among specific voter segments.
Today’s Chanakya Exit Poll
According to Today’s Chanakya exit-polls, NDA is expected to fetch 2 ± 1 seats this year while INDI Alliance will be getting 4 ± 2 seats this time. AAP is expected to get 2-4 seats this year.
India Today-Axis My India Exit Poll
As per India Today-Axis My India Exit poll, NDA are expected to fetch 26% of the voting share (2-4 votes) while the INDI Alliance will be getting 31 % of the share, bagging 7-9 votes this year.
