Haryana Diary: Exit poll creates ‘unease’

Rohtak: The exit polls predicting a clear majority for the Congress in Assembly elections have created an “unease” among BJP leaders. On the one hand, they are rejecting it completely and suggesting everyone wait for the counting of votes to reach any conclusion, while on the other hand, they are contacting political observers/mediapersons to assess the ground reality after the voting.

High on optimism

Faridabad: The exit polls predicting a clean sweep or defeat for some of the main political parties have not only emerged as a hot topic of discussion among residents, but also exposed the extreme levels of affiliation or support by people. During a debate over the upcoming results and the exit polls, a city resident who claimed to be a staunch supporter of a party told his friends that he was not ready to accept the outcome or the probability of the exit polls.

He was dead sure his party would win in any situation, pinning hope on the manipulation of EVMs. This type of claim has been common for many who prefer to wait till the last result of the polls, due to their strong affiliation with candidates or parties, said a local resident.

Low polling surprises parties in Karnal

Karnal: The unexpectedly low voter turnout in the Karnal Assembly segment has left political parties and candidates surprised, who are re-evaluating their strategies ahead of the results. With the Karnal Assembly segment recording a turnout of 56.4 percent, candidates and party workers are closely analysing what the numbers could mean for their prospects. Both the BJP and Congress, the two major contenders in the district, are recalculating their chances. The low turnout in Karnal also came as a surprise to them. As parties wait for results, the voter turnout has left them uncertain about the final outcome, adding to the anticipation ahead of the October 8 vote count.

Rohtak BJP, Cong leaders worried

Rohtak: The Congress as well as BJP candidates are worried at the low turnout of voters in Rohtak constituency. As per official data, merely 59.96 per cent voters in the Rohtak Assembly segment exercised their franchise, which signifies a lack of enthusiasm among the electors. The supporters of both the major contenders are trying to convince them that they have performed well, but the low turnout, which also indicates a narrow margin between the top contenders, is giving them sleepless nights.