The Hindu Business Line : Exit polls impact economy: TDP

The Telugu Desam Party pointed out that the exit polls, in fact, impacted the country's economy wherein the market capitalisation was down by about Rs 56,000 crore in barely two-three days and the rupee was dented.

Significantly, they maintained that the small investors and industries were also impacted and such a situation could have long-term impact on the country's economy. Questioning the validity of the exit polls in a multi-stage elections, the TDP favoured a debate on this issue.

The TDP spokesperson, Mr C. Ramachandriah and Mr S.Venugopalachary, said that exit polls in developed economies were common and they do not impact the voter because the elections were held at one go. "On the other hand, when we have a multi-phased poll like in India this time, we need to rethink on whether to continue some of these exit polls, which were erratic and irresponsible and smacked of vested interests."

The Congress spokesperson, Mr K. Rosaiah took exception to the caretaker Chief Minister and TDP president, Mr N. Chandrababu Naidu's comments on the findings of NDTV that predicted the downfall of the TDP Government. Mr Rosaiah said that the NDTV and Marg are organisation that has credibility and there is no reason to question their findings. In fact, the State Government had roped in the services of AC Nielson for several of their research projects and they cannot find fault with them now. On the other hand, Mr Ch. Vidyasagar Rao, BJP leader and Union Minister, along with other senior leaders said as contesting candidates they could not take the risk of commenting on how an agency should do its designated job. However, they surely felt it was `unethical'. Soon after the first phase of polls were over in the State, he and other leaders had been campaigning extensively for the

party. Wherever they went, they said the effect of the exit polls was very subtly visible. The danger of the electorate being confused was clearly evident. Five different agencies came up with their exit poll surveys. And all of them were different from the other. They urged media to exercise restraint and wait for polling to be completed.

More Stories on : Politics | Andhra Pradesh

Article E-Mail :: Comment :: Syndication :: Printer Friendly Page

Stories in this Section
Rajendra Babu sworn in as CJI

Exit polls impact economy: TDP

Voters' list updated in Kerala

Kerala Lok Ayukta's fiat to public servants

Mantralaya on Maharashtra Day