Election Commission bans exit polls for Madurantakam and Dharapuram by-elections
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Election Commission of India has prohibited the release of exit poll data for the upcoming assembly by-elections in Madurantakam and Dharapuram, scheduled for early 2025. The ban covers all forms of dissemination, including online and print media, to prevent undue influence on voters. This move follows similar restrictions in other states and aims to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. QUOTE: "The ban extends to disseminating exit poll results in any other manner in connection with the aforementioned by-elections" — Deccan Chronicle
Covered by 3 outlets across the spectrum: 0% left, 33% center, 67% right.
Who is covering this story
- Center (1): The New Indian Express
- Right-leaning (2): Deccan Chronicle, India Today
Sources
- ECI Bans Exit Polls for Madurantakam, Dharapuram Assembly Bypolls — Deccan Chronicle (right-leaning)
- EC bars both TMC factions from using party name, symbol in West Bengal bypolls — India Today (right-leaning)
- EC freezes TMC name, symbol for Bengal bypolls; rival factions asked to pick separate identities — The New Indian Express (center)