New Delhi, April 29 -- Congress MP Tariq Anwar on Wednesday expressed scepticism over the reliability of exit polls for the assembly elections held in four states and one Union Territory, warning against over-reliance on opinion surveys.

"Opinion polls cannot be fully trusted. Congress has always maintained that there is no need to rely on such polls. In Assam, reports suggest a close fight, while in Kerala, opinion has long favoured Congress. In Bengal, the BJP is being projected ahead, but we see no reason for that," Anwar told ANI.

He also raised concerns about the use of government machinery and central forces during the elections, describing it as a potential threat to the democratic process.

"The use of government machinery and c...