The Election Commission has announced ban on exit polls from 7 AM on 30th this month to 5.30 PM on 20th December in view of Assembly Polls in Jharkhand. Polling is scheduled in five phases from 30th November to 20th December.
In its order, the Commission said there will be restrictions on conduct of any exit poll and publication and dissemination of result of such exit polls by means of print or electronic media or in any other manner during the period. Displaying any election matter, including results of any opinion poll or any other poll survey, in any electronic media, will also be prohibited during the period of 48 hours ending with the hours fixed for conclusion of polls in the respective polling areas in each phase.