During a recent press conference in Patna, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav expressed significant skepticism regarding the exit polls released during the Bihar assembly elections. He highlighted the timing of the exit poll announcements, stating they were made even while voters were still waiting in lines to cast their ballots. Yadav accused these polls of potentially influencing the election process and pressuring electoral officials. He underscored that he is not swayed by what he considers 'false optimism' presented by these surveys, suggesting that they are designed to create a psychological impact on the electorate.

Yadav also challenged the validity of the polling data, questioning the undisclosed sample sizes and criteria used for the surveys. He claimed that individuals presenting these exit polls could not provide specifics about their methodology. This lack of transparency raised concerns about the reliability of the results being communicated to the public.

In response to the exit polls, Yadav mentioned that the Mahagathbandhan coalition had collected feedback from voters post-election, which was overwhelmingly positive. He conveyed optimism about the coalition's performance, stating that this feedback indicated a significant shift against the current government. He compared the positive response from voters to that of the 1995 elections, hinting at an impending change in the political landscape.

According to various exit poll projections, the NDA is anticipated to secure 145-160 seats while the Mahagathbandhan is forecasted to win between 73-91 seats, and the Jan Suraaj party is expected to gain only minimal representation. Comparatively, different survey agencies provided varying estimates, indicating some inconsistencies in the polling data.

Although exit polls are intended to offer insights based on interviews with voters as they leave polls, historical data indicates they are not always accurate predictors of actual election outcomes. As voters await the official results, which are set to be unveiled on November 14, the debate concerning the legitimacy and impact of exit polls continues among political figures and the public alike.