Tripti Nath and R. Suryamurthy discuss the accuracy (or the lack of it) of the election forecasts made by psephologists
Poll Pundits or Punters?

IN the run-up to the elections, the voter gets flattering attention from political parties and candidates alike. His views are indispensable and his voting intentions become a subject of scientific research by pollsters. His opinion is gauged by opinion poll, exit poll and post-poll analysis.

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