Overview

• Notification No. 576/EXIT/2025/SDR/Vol. I, dated October 13, bars conducting, publishing, or publicizing exit polls from 0700 hours on November 6 to 1830 hours on November 11.
• The prohibition applies across television, radio, newspapers, social media platforms, and all digital or online channels.
• Violations attract action under Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with penalties of up to two years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
• Section 126(1)(b) also restricts displaying election matter, including opinion or survey results, during the 48 hours before the close of polling.
• District Election Officer and GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan issued an October 15 press release urging media, political parties, digital influencers, and other stakeholders to comply.