Three exit polls almost got the numbers right

NEW DELHI: At least three exit poll results nearly matched the outcome of the 2019 general elections announced on Thursday.
Exit polls on Sunday had unanimously projected a return of the Narendra Modi government with National democratic Alliance (NDA) securing a majority, though there were differences on whether Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would cross the halfway mark on its own in the Lok Sabha.
There was speculation about the accuracy of the exit poll results with Congress president Rahul Gandhi terming them “fake” and urging party workers to ignore them.
“The next 24 hours are very crucial. Stay alert and vigilant. Don’t be scared. You are fighting for the truth. Don’t be disheartened by the propaganda of fake exit polls. Believe in yourself and Congress. Your hard work will not go to waste. Jai Hind,” Gandhi had tweeted.
The India Today-MyAxis poll had predicted 339-365 seats for BJP and its allies and 77-108 seats for Congress and its partners. Today’s Chanakya had estimated 336-364 for NDA and 86-104 for the Congress and its alliance partners. News18-IPSOS had given 336 to the BJP and allies and 82 to United Progressive Alliance (UPA).