Self-Regulation Required On Exit Polls, Early Trends Results Are ‘Nonsense’: CEC Rajiv Kumar — Top Points
<p>Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar raised concerns about exit polls and the early trends broadcast by media outlets during elections. Addressing the issue, Rajiv Kumar highlighted the need for self-regulation by pollsters and media, particularly regarding the distortion caused by exit polls.</p> <h3><strong>CEC Rajiv Kumar On Exit Polls, Earlier Poll Trends, EVM Complaints</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Urging ‘self-regulation’, CEC Rajiv Kumar remarked, “A major distortion is being created due to Exit Polls and expectations set by it. This is a matter of deliberation and introspection for the Press, especially for electronic media.” He emphasised that pollsters should reflect on the sample size, survey locations, and accuracy of their projections, and whether disclosures are properly made. “There… Read More »Self-Regulation Required On Exit Polls, Early Trends Results Are ‘Nonsense’: CEC Rajiv Kumar — Top Points