CEC Rajiv Kumar: Major distortion created by exit polls, expectations set by it

"A major distortion is being created due to exit polls and expectations set by it. This is a matter of deliberation and introspection for the press, especially for electronic media. In the last few elections, two to three things are happening simultaneously if we look at the entire canvas together. First, an exit poll comes – we don't govern it – but there is a need for self-introspection that what was the sample size, where was the survey done, how did the result come and what is my responsibility if I did not match to that result, are there disclosures? All of these need to be seen. There are bodies which govern this...I am sure the time has come that associations/bodies which govern, will do some self-regulation,” says CEC.