Don`t believe in opinion polls: Jairam Ramesh

Last Updated: Saturday, November 2, 2013, 00:54

Reacting to the Opinion Polls predicting a dismal show by Congress in the ongoing Assembly polls, Jairam Ramesh said he did not set great store by them as they are "more opinion than polls" done to project a particular party.

EC seeks views of political parties on banning opinion polls

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 20:33

EC has sought views of various political parties on issue of banning opinion polls after government asked it to hold fresh consultations on the issue.

Law Minister asks EC to consult parties afresh on opinion poll ban

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 22:28

Government has thrown the ball back into the court of the Election Commission on the issue of banning opinion polls.

No move to ban opinion polls at this time: Kapil Sibal

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 00:29

Government said there is no move "at this time" to ban opinion polls and said such a decision cannot be taken without consulting opposition parties.

Govt mulling EC proposal to ban opinion polls during elections

Last Updated: Monday, September 23, 2013, 16:47

The government is considering a proposal of the Election Commission to ban the publication of opinion polls during elections.

Positive online opinion influences people heavily: Study

Last Updated: Friday, August 9, 2013, 12:23

A new study has revealed that positive opinions expressed online tends to influence people a lot, however, they are less affected by negative opinions posted in the same venues.

AG backs EC`s proposal for ban on opinion polls

Last Updated: Monday, July 22, 2013, 20:46

Attorney General has backed a proposal of the Election Commission to altogther publication and broadcast of opinion polls between announcement of election schedule and final phase of polling.

Exit/Opinion polls banned from Nov 4 to Dec 17

Last Updated: Friday, October 19, 2012, 22:03

The Election Commission on Friday banned the publication or broadcast of any exit poll or opinion poll during the period of Assembly Elections.

Polls won`t alter Afghan war: Panetta

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 12:01

The war in Afghanistan can`t be determined by polls, Dfense Secretary Leon Panetta said on Tuesday.

Need to ban opinion polls: CEC

Last Updated: Saturday, February 12, 2011, 17:45

Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi on Saturday favoured a ban on opinion polls before elections, saying they affected poll propects of political parties.

Opinion polls should be banned: EC

Last Updated: Sunday, December 12, 2010, 20:02

Chief Election Commissioner said opinion polls should be banned because of the paid news problem.

Tories for `new special relationship` with India

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 14:19

Riding high in opinion polls, the Conservative party has promised a `new special relationship` with India and support the country`s bid for a seat in the UN Security Council, if it comes to power in the May 6 elections.