Axis My India Chief Defends Exit Poll Accuracy Amid Political Firestorm

Pradeep Gupta, chief of Axis My India, addresses allegations of exit poll data manipulation for stock market benefits. Gupta welcomes investigations and calls for regulated norms for pollsters. Despite criticism and stock market fluctuations, Gupta maintains the integrity of his predictions, highlighting past successes and transparency.

Amidst allegations of exit poll data being manipulated for stock market gains, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has come forward with a strong defense. Facing opposition demands for thorough investigations, including potential probes by SEBI and a Joint Parliamentary Committee, Gupta expressed his openness to all forms of scrutiny.

Gupta, whose agency predicted a majority victory for the BJP-led alliance, only for the actual results to fall short, has long called for industry regulations. He dismisses suggestions to ban exit polls as 'childish,' noting their significance in democratic processes and business operations. Despite the controversy, Gupta underscores that his company's operations and client relationships, including notable names like the Bill Melinda Gates Foundation, remain unaffected by election outcomes.

In response to accusations of foreign investor influence, Gupta clarified that Axis My India has never conducted exit polls for any such entities. Highlighting the firm's consistent accuracy in 61 out of 65 elections, Gupta reiterated his call for regulatory clarity to enhance the credibility and operational efficiency of pollsters.

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