This time, results might be delayed by around five hours, according to the EC. This is due to an increase in the number of VVPAT verifications to five random EVMs.
In April, the Supreme Court had ordered the EC to increase VVPAT slips from one EVM per Assembly constituency to five.
Over the last few days, Moneycontrol has been analysing the exit poll results. Here's what we found out:
Some political observers have expressed caution over the numbers suggesting that exit polls have gone wrong in the past. The case in point being opinion and exit polls from the 2004 Lok Sabha polls. While it may be tempting to draw parallels between 2004 and 2019, it may not be a straight comparison. Here's why:
Pollsters have forecast the NDA to get anywhere between 277 and 365 seats. But it is possible that the alliance’s eventual tally could actually be higher – or at least the higher end of the range forecast. There are a few reasons for this.
Have doubts? Here are the FAQs:
The counting is expected to begin at 8 am. It opens in each constituency in the presence of the returning officer and candidates or their agents. The RO declares the result when he or she is certain that counting has been successfully completed. Each candidate can appoint up to 16 counting agents from his/her party for each place of counting. The counting agent takes care of the interests of the party.
While there are 543 seats in the Lower House of Parliament, polling only happened in 542 constituencies after elections in Vellore, Tamil Nadu was cancelled after a cash haul. Vellore is expected to head for polling at a later date.
Besides the larger national picture, counting of votes will happen for the Legislative Assembly polls in four states -- Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim.
Counting for 46 Assembly by-polls across 13 states will also happen today, May 23.
Exit poll results, released on May 19, predicted a big victory for BJP-led NDA. In fact, many exit polls have suggested that the BJP could get a majority on its own. Multiple exit polls have predicted NDA to win around 340-350 seats.
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a fierce electoral battle between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)-Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) ‘Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance)’.
In Andhra Pradesh, the battle is between Telugu Desam Party (TDP)’s and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
West Bengal has been an interesting battle ground in this election. The BJP has been trying to make inroads into this state where they have had minimum presence. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) is hoping to curb BJP’s rise there.
The Election Commission of India (EC) conducted the Lok Sabha polls in seven phases between April 11 and May 19 to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners are making a bid to retain power. This is amid efforts by several Opposition parties, including the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, to put up a united fight. 'Others' or the 'third front' is also trying to wrest power
Good morning! Welcome to Moneycontrol’s live coverage of the 2019 Lok Sabha election results. This LIVE blog will bring you the latest updates and news as votes are counted across the country.
Counting of votes will happen in 542 Lok Sabha constituencies of India today, on May 23.
Stay tuned for the latest updates through the day.
Will the results get delayed?
This time, results might be delayed by around five hours, according to the EC. This is due to an increase in the number of VVPAT verifications to five random EVMs.
In April, the Supreme Court had ordered the EC to increase VVPAT slips from one EVM per Assembly constituency to five.
Over the last few days, Moneycontrol has been analysing the exit poll results. Here's what we found out:
Some political observers have expressed caution over the numbers suggesting that exit polls have gone wrong in the past. The case in point being opinion and exit polls from the 2004 Lok Sabha polls. While it may be tempting to draw parallels between 2004 and 2019, it may not be a straight comparison. Here's why:
Pollsters have forecast the NDA to get anywhere between 277 and 365 seats. But it is possible that the alliance’s eventual tally could actually be higher – or at least the higher end of the range forecast. There are a few reasons for this.
Have doubts? Here are the FAQs:
The counting is expected to begin at 8 am. It opens in each constituency in the presence of the returning officer and candidates or their agents. The RO declares the result when he or she is certain that counting has been successfully completed. Each candidate can appoint up to 16 counting agents from his/her party for each place of counting. The counting agent takes care of the interests of the party.
While there are 543 seats in the Lower House of Parliament, polling only happened in 542 constituencies after elections in Vellore, Tamil Nadu was cancelled after a cash haul. Vellore is expected to head for polling at a later date.
Besides the larger national picture, counting of votes will happen for the Legislative Assembly polls in four states -- Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha and Sikkim.
Counting for 46 Assembly by-polls across 13 states will also happen today, May 23.
Exit poll results, released on May 19, predicted a big victory for BJP-led NDA. In fact, many exit polls have suggested that the BJP could get a majority on its own. Multiple exit polls have predicted NDA to win around 340-350 seats.
Uttar Pradesh is witnessing a fierce electoral battle between the BJP and the Samajwadi Party (SP)-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)-Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) ‘Mahagathbandhan (grand alliance)’.
In Andhra Pradesh, the battle is between Telugu Desam Party (TDP)’s and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP).
West Bengal has been an interesting battle ground in this election. The BJP has been trying to make inroads into this state where they have had minimum presence. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) is hoping to curb BJP’s rise there.
The Election Commission of India (EC) conducted the Lok Sabha polls in seven phases between April 11 and May 19 to elect the 17th Lok Sabha.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners are making a bid to retain power. This is amid efforts by several Opposition parties, including the Rahul Gandhi-led Congress, to put up a united fight. 'Others' or the 'third front' is also trying to wrest power
Good morning! Welcome to Moneycontrol’s live coverage of the 2019 Lok Sabha election results. This LIVE blog will bring you the latest updates and news as votes are counted across the country.
Counting of votes will happen in 542 Lok Sabha constituencies of India today, on May 23.
Stay tuned for the latest updates through the day.