Exit poll: Cong heads for landslide victory

 NEW DELHI, FEB 13

The exit poll conducted by "C-fore" immediately after the polling in 116 constituencies in the state came to an end, clearly indicated that the Akali Dal-BJP government was on its way out in Punjab. The Congress will get 72 seats, with a gain of 56 seats from the last Assembly elections in 1997. The SAD-BJP alliance is likely to get 30 seats, a loss of a staggering 63 seats.

The poll has predicted 41 per cent of the votes in favour of the Congress while it said the SAD will get 34 per cent.

The exit poll has further predicted just 14 seats for other parties and Independents. Another poll conducted by Aaj Tak-C Voter shortly after polling ended also predicted a landslide victory for the Congress. It said the Congress would get 91 seats, a gain of 77 seats, the SAD-BJP 17, a loss of 75 seats.