Rajdeep Sardesai made a bold stance in an electrifying broadcast on India Today! His views had the audience on the edge of their seats. The veteran journalist took a stand in support of the AxisMyIndia Exit Polls. The exit polls are facing extreme criticism amidst a storm of criticism from the INDI Alliance and their ardent supporters. As accusations flew and tensions mounted, Sardesai’s impassioned defense left no room for doubt. However, there are also signs of Kalesh at the homefront!
Rajdeep Sardesai Shows Solidarity With Pollsters
India Today‘s ‘State Of War’ newsroom took a stance on Exit Polls and its heavy trolling! At the channel’s special program for the General Election 2024, the foremost journalist spoke on the issues of EVMs and Pollsters. Rahul Kanwal set the stage, noting the opposition’s predictable blame game with murmurs of “we’ll take to the streets, this is all bogus.”
Even this seasoned journalist was deeply bothered by the labeling of all the polls as “Modi polls.”
Rajdeep Sardesai jumped into the conversation with fervor. He spoke against the anger the opposition parties have displayed against the exit polls. Exasperated, he asks why the Exit Polls were blamed for creating a Mahaul or atmosphere in the nation! During the show, his animated voice conveyed to all that the Exit Polls do not influence the nation. Implying that the opposition should not confuse the Exit Polls with Opinion Polls.
Thereafter, Rajdeep presented how the Pollsters are putting their credibility on the line. Without mincing words, he stated that if they were grossly wrong, these pollsters would have to apologize to the public. Thus, asking the opposition parties to give some credit to the reputation and hard work at stake behind every Exit Poll!
Rajdeep Sardesai: Subtle Endorsement of EVMs
India Today -Axis Exit Polls Leaked? Rajdeep Sardesai to Sahil Joshi at Marathi Channel Mumbai_Tak: "As per my own conservative estimate, BJP alone will score anything between 280-320 seats" 😎 pic.twitter.com/qON1MYrYtt
— Mihir Jha (@MihirkJha) May 30, 2024
Rajdeep Sardesai went on to tackle the elephant in the room – the EVM controversy. He stated that all candidates or their counting agents will be issued Form 17C by the ECI. They are allowed to sit at the counting booth. The agents are able to tabulate and cross-check at every given opportunity. Therefore, it seems that Rajdeep Sardesai thinks that the EVM system has sufficient transparency.
In exasperation, he asks “Can you fix the entire EVM system? You can’t! There’s no Wi-Fi connection, no interlinking of machines.”
Rahul Kanwal also backed him up in the newsroom. He stated that each EVM is a separate entity. Thus, both experienced journalists are convinced that with visible and credible proof of tampering, conversations that doubt EVMs are not only speculation of the sore loser but also very unjust to the entire system!
The message was clear: Don’t Be a Sore Loser!
In agreement with this sharp rebuke by Rahul Kanwal, Rajdeep Sardesai suggested the opposition should adopt a more pragmatic approach. He asked their leaders to introspect on onground strategies if these exit poll numbers hold true.
Rajdeep vs Sagarika: Ghar Me Kalesh?!
Exit poll पर सवाल उठाने वालों को @sardesairajdeep का जवाब
pic.twitter.com/q7iK2enjlE— Milind Khandekar (@milindkhandekar) June 2, 2024
While Rajdeep Sardesai is stressing the veracity of the exit polls, his wife Sagarika Ghose‘s recent forward implies things are not well at home! Her post talks of a mysterious him whom she is unable to tolerate a moment longer. Although the post has a hashtag that talks against PM Modi, the main theme shows a life partner’s end of patience with his/her spouse.
You should not post such opinions about your husband on Social Media tho!
Feeling sad for Rajdeep😪 https://t.co/sRSs5Oi0Lj
— The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) June 3, 2024
Netizens are laughing about how Sagarika publicly shamed Rajdeep Sardesai’s India Today Exit Poll! And this post on top has given the gossip wheels more fodder to chew on! They are laughing at the ‘neutral’ journalist and his Rajya Sabha wife. The word on the street is that despite the anti-BJP hashtag, the post is actually aimed at Rajdeep!!! To netizens, it seems like Sagarika Ghiash is fed up with him and his reporting that predicts a loss for his party! Kalesh At Home trends across the internet!
With respect @AxisMyIndia but your Bengal projection seems way off. Not the first time you have spectacularly failed to read Bengal. This is where I switch off, go back to Baby Reindeer on Netflix ( riveting I must say!) and wait for the people’s verdict on the 4th . Goodnight… pic.twitter.com/5OwBDRHgQS
— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) June 1, 2024
A Call for Realism and Strategy
As pollsters are put in the crosshairs by the CON party and its alliance, Sardesai’s on-air defense of exit polls and EVMs is surprising but welcome! He not only addresses the immediate allegations against the Pollsters and EVM but also gives a clarion call for realism and strategic planning for the opposition. As the political landscape trembles with the aftershocks of the exit polls, his message is clear: Blaming exit polls and EVMs won’t win elections, but strategy and introspection might.
In an era of media sensationalism, Rajdeep Sardesai’s stance is shockingly resounding with clarity and truth. While many still question his allegiances, at least his honesty on the EVM matter should be seen as truthful and heartfelt!