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India's Election Commission Bans Exit Polls During Election Period
India's Election Commission has prohibited the conduct or broadcasting of exit polls from April 9 to April 29, ahead of the upcoming elections. This measure is in accordance with section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
7 Apr, 09:22 — 7 Apr, 09:50
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago
EC imposes ban on exit polls for assembly polls in five states till April 29
By TOI NEWS DESK
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No exit polls from 7 am of April 9 till 6.30 pm of April 29: EC ahead of elections
The EC cautioned that conducting or broadcasting exit polls in the period is violative of section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
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First report: hindustan-times · 7 Apr, 09:22|Full coverage: 2 · 28m|Window: 28m
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