Hopeful that results are...: What Sonia Gandhi said on Lok Sabha exit polls predicting Modi 3.0

Former Congress president and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhi expressed optimism regarding the Lok Sabha election results, asserting that they anticipate a reversal from the predictions made by exit polls. Speaking to the media after commemorating former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi's 100th birth anniversary, Sonia Gandhi conveyed their hopeful outlook, stating, "Just wait and watch. We are very hopeful that our results are completely the opposite of what the exit polls are showing."

Exit poll predictions 

Most exit polls have forecasted the continuation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, with the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) expected to secure a majority in the Lok Sabha election. Several polls have projected the NDA to win over 400 seats, while the majority predict a range between 350 to 380 seats. Dismissing these forecasts, Congress and other opposition parties have criticized the exit polls, denouncing them as biased and unsubstantiated.

Here's what she said:

"We are very hopeful that our results are completely opposite to what the exit poll is saying"

: CPP Chairperson Sonia Gandhi ji. pic.twitter.com/nBcwL500BV

— Srinivas BV (@srinivasiyc) June 3, 2024

Opposition criticises exit polls

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dismissed the exit polls as 'manufactured at home' two months prior. On the other hand, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi labeled them as a 'Modi media poll,' suggesting a biased portrayal. Despite the exit poll projections, Congress leaders have confidently asserted that the opposition alliance would secure 295 seats and form the government.

It's my pleasure to be here with my colleagues from the DMK on the very auspicious occasion of the 100th anniversary of Dr. Kalaignar Karunanidhi.

I had the good fortune of meeting him on many occasions, listening to what he had to say, and benefiting from his words of wisdom… pic.twitter.com/uwICKhPWo9

— Congress (@INCIndia) June 3, 2024

Tribute to M Karunanidhi

Sonia Gandhi, accompanied by Rahul Gandhi, visited the DMK office to pay tribute to M Karunanidhi on his 100th birth anniversary. Reflecting on the occasion, Sonia Gandhi expressed her admiration for Karunanidhi's wisdom and guidance.