Election Commission bans exit polls till December 5

New Delhi, November 19

Election Commission has imposed a ban on conducting and publishing exit polls. The ban will remain in force till 5th December 6:30 P.M.

The decision was taken in view of the assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and bypolls in five states. The states where bypolls will be held are Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.

The Election Commission further clarified that displaying any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, will be prohibited.

The Commission has written a letter to all the Chief Electoral Officers of these State in this regard.