The post poll exit survey conducted by the B&E team clearly shows that the pre-poll results show the extent of scientific rigging in earlier polls. Take three constituencies: Salboni, Garbeta (East) and Garbeta (West) in Jhargram. The Left had polled more than 90% votes in virtually all booths in the three constituencies. During these elections, post poll exit surveys indicate something else. In Salboni, the Left has got 42% of the votes, while the Trinamool has got 46%. In Garbeta (East), the Left gets 45%, while Trinamool gets 42%. And, in Garbeta (West), the Left is a clear winner with 49%, while the Trinamool gets 39%. These results are for the first phase of the polls.
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Source:- IIPM Editorial, 2006
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Source:- IIPM Editorial, 2006
