Axis My India skips West Bengal exit polls after voters refuse to speak

Exit poll plans collapse as “voter silence” breaks sampling

Polling agency Axis My India has decided not to release its West Bengal exit poll for the 2026 assembly elections, citing an unrepresentative sample and widespread voter silence. The move raises questions about how reliable projections are likely to be, even as other agencies have published exit polls suggesting a tight contest. The official outcome will be out on May 4.