Question : OPINION POLL



(a) whether the Government are aware that the Opinion Poll is conducted by various agencies before and after the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assembly elections;

(b) if so, whether the election code of conduct is violated due to it;

(c) if so, whether the Government are seriously contemplaiting to impose a ban on Opinion Poll; and

(d) if so, the time by which the final decision is likely to be taken in this regard? ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) AND

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE OF THE MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) (SHRI ARUN JAITLEY)

(a) Yes, Sir.

(b) No, Sir.

(c) No, Sir.

(d) Does not arise.