Exit Poll Graphic Predicting BJP Leading in Amritsar is Fake
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The viral post of Exit Poll. (Photo: Boom)
Claim: A viral video circulating on social media with a claim that a reputed exit poll survey had predicted the lead of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Punjab’s Amritsar ahead of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress.
Fact: Fact checkers found that the viral graphic claiming to show BJP Amritsar Lok Sabha candidate Tranjit Singh Sandhu leading, is fake.
Fact check:
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned exit polls from being published till 6.30 pm June 1, 2024, which is the last day of voting.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has banned exit polls from being published till 6.30 pm June 1, 2024, which is the last day of voting.
Rahul Kanwal, News Director of Aaj Tak and India Today, also posted on X that the viral graphic is fake and was not released by the channel.
Remember, misinformation like this paints a different picture of reality. So exercise caution and steer clear of fake news.
Here is the fact check video link
Disclaimer: The video was first published by 'Boom' and republished by Deccan Chronicle after necessary changes under the Shakti initiative.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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