Exit polls in India have frequently proven unreliable, with predictions often missing actual election results. Historical examples highlight this inconsistency.

In Haryana, while the exit polls in 2014 were largely accurate in predicting the BJP's win, they were significantly off in 2019.

Congress is predicted to gain a majority in Haryana after a decade of BJP rule, with exit polls forecasting 44-61 seats for Congress and 20-32 seats for BJP. In J&K, BJP leads in Jammu; Congress-NC alliance aims for 35-50 seats.

The three phases of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir recorded a 63.45% turnout overall, with Shopian at 57.01%. Voter participation surpassed recent Lok Sabha elections, with Udhampur achieving the highest turnout of 76.

The EC guidelines state all media outlets, polling agencies and individuals are informed that publication or broadcast of exit poll results may be done after 6 pm on October 5

On October 5, 2024, Haryana will witness a single-phase election for its 90-member Assembly. With 1,031 candidates contesting, including high-profile figures like Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda,

More than 2.03 crore electors are eligible to vote in the election, in which as many as 1031 candidates, including 101 women, are in the fray for total 90 seats of the Haryana leg