Ignore fake exit polls, have faith, Rahul Gandhi tells partymen

NEW DELHI: Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked party workers to keep faith and ignore exit polls predicting a defeat for the party, saying their hard work would pay results.
In a message on the eve of counting of votes, Rahul tweeted, “The next 24 hours are very crucial. Stay alert and vigilant. Don’t be scared. You are fighting for the truth. Don’t be disheartened by the propaganda of fake exit polls.Believe in yourself and Congress. Your hard work will not go to waste. Jai Hind.”

On Monday, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra issued a similar message, asking party workers to not be disheartened by “rumours” and exit poll results. She also urged them to be alert at their respective strong rooms and counting centres. Issuing a recorded audio message for Congress workers, she said they should not fall prey to “rumours and exit poll trends which are being promoted to undermine the spirits of Congress persons”.