Telangana Lok Sabha Election 2024 Exit Poll Results: The voting in the state was held in a single phase on May 13 to elect members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The state has 17 parliamentary seats and a voter turn out of 65.67 per cent was recorded in this year's general election. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Congress are the main parties in the state. These parties are vying for a significant share of the seats in Telangana, making the outcome critical for their respective political strategies and influence in the region. Telangana is the only state in the south, apart from Karnataka, where the BJP won seats in 2019, the saffron party also marked an increase in its vote share to about 14 per cent.
Here's India TV-CNX prediction
According to India TV-CNX Exit Poll, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to win 8 to10 seats out of 17 parliamentary seats in the state. Meanwhile, Congress is predicted to get 6 to 8 seats. Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM is likely to get one seat, while K Chandrashekar Rao-led Bharat Rashtrya Samithi (BRS) does not seem to be opening its account in the state, as per India TV-CNX Exit Poll prediction.
Here's the Exit Poll prediction for all 17 seats in Telangana:
- BJP: 8-10 seats
- Congress: 6-8 seats
- BRS: 00
- AIMIM: 01 seats
Telangana: A recap of 2019 Lok Sabha elections
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) (now known as the BRS) won 9 seats, the BJP secured 4 seats, the Congress won 3 seats, and the AIMIM emerged victorious in 1 seat. The state had witnessed 66.40 per cent of voting. The state comprises 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, namely Adilabad, Peddapalle, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Zahirabad, Medak, Malkajgiri, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Chevella, Mahbubnagar, Nagarkurnool, Nalgonda, Bhongir, Warangal, Mahabubabad, and Khammam.
What are Exit Polls?
Exit polls are quick surveys conducted immediately after people vote, in an attempt to gauge the sentiments of voters following the exercise of their right to vote. Unlike regular opinion polls done before elections, exit polls ask voters who they actually voted for, making them more accurate. They typically start being released right after voting ends on final election day and are conducted by interviewing voters as they leave polling stations. In India, exit polls were almost developed indigenously by the pioneering Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) in Delhi during the 1960s.
Why are Exit Polls important?
Exit polls are important for several reasons. Firstly, they provide an early indication of election results before the official count is completed. Media outlets use this information to inform their audience about potential outcomes, generating significant public interest. Additionally, exit polls can also influence stock markets as well as the political discourse in the country. It is important to interpret Exit Polls with caution, as they can be affected by sampling errors, biases, and differences in voter demographics. While they provide useful insights and help set expectations, they should not be viewed as definitive predictors of election outcomes.
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