Watch as political analysts decode the implications of the high voter turnout in the West Bengal assembly elections. Experts debate whether the surging numbers indicate anti-incumbency against the ruling state government or a pro-incumbency sentiment. The panel explores the SIR effect, where the cleaning of electoral rolls and the fear of name deletion are driving voters to the polling booths. The discussion highlights how hyperpolarisation and intense grassroots mobilisation by various party cadres are boosting voter participation. Analysts also attribute the high turnout to a perceived improvement in law and order due to the presence of central security forces. The debate delves into the critical role of women voters, who are turning out in larger numbers, and examines if their support remains with the incumbent party amidst a competitive and polarised political landscape in the state.
Axis My India exit poll numbers for Assam, Puducherry, Kerala and Tamil Nadu assembly elections are out. According to the Axis My India exit poll, the BJP alliance is set for a hat-trick in Assam.
In a big surprise, Axis My India's Pradeep Gupta predicted that Vijay's TVK party is projected to win between 98-120 seats in Tamil Nadu, DMK alliance 92-110 seats and AIADMK is projected to win only 22 to 32 seats.
The Axis My India exit poll predicts a clear victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Puducherry assembly elections, projecting 16 to 20 seats out of 30 following a 90 percent voter turnout.
This ground report by Kartiki Arora looks at the conditions at some of Delhi’s bus stops and what the audit reveals.
