The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed the exit poll predictions that suggest a victory for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. Citing their previous win in the state's assembly elections, party leaders have placed their trust in the people's choice. TMC Member of Parliament Sougata Roy and leader Santanu Sen have both rejected the exit poll predictions. Category: Technology Title: "Karnataka Examination Authority declares KCET results for BTech programmes" Students seeking admission to BTech programmes can finally check their results as the Karnataka Examination Authority has officially declared the KCET results on June 1st. The exam was conducted on April 18th and 19th, and students can access their results by using their registration number and name on the official website. Stay up to date with the latest developments and information on the KCET results through our coverage.
Trinamool Congress Rejects Exit Poll Predictions of BJP Victory in West Bengal
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has dismissed exit poll predictions that suggest a victory for the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal. Citing their previous win in the state's assembly elections, party leaders have placed their trust in the people's choice.
TMC Member of Parliament Sougata Roy and leader Santanu Sen have both rejected the exit poll predictions. Roy stated, "We do not believe in the exit polls. The people of West Bengal have already given their verdict in the state assembly elections." Sen added, "We are confident that the people will again choose Mamata Banerjee and the TMC in the Lok Sabha elections."
The TMC's confidence stems from their victory in the 2021 West Bengal assembly elections, where they won 213 out of 294 seats. The BJP, which was predicted to win the election, managed to secure only 77 seats.
Karnataka Examination Authority Declares KCET Results for BTech Programs
The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has declared the KCET results for BTech programs on June 1st. Students who took the exam on April 18th and 19th can access their results by using their registration number and name on the official website.
The KCET is a common entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering, technology, and architecture programs in Karnataka. This year, around 1.9 lakh students appeared for the exam.
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