Why the biggest ‘winners’ in these assembly elections may not even be political parties Millions are at stake on Polymarket, a prediction platform, as Indian assembly election results loom. Over $20 million is tied to Tamil Nadu's outcome alone, with significant bets also placed on West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry. Despite Indian law prohibiting such markets, users leverage crypto and VPNs to participate, showcasing a growing trend in crowd-sourced forecasting. #West_Bengal #Tamil_Nadu #assembly_elections #political_parties #Polymarket #election_results #prediction_platform #results_loom #Indian_assembly #parties_Millions
The Goan EveryDay: No EPIC? 12 ID options valid for Ponda bypoll, says ECI The Election Commission of India (ECI) has clarified that 12 alternative identity proof options are valid for the Ponda by-election, following the exclusion of the EPIC (Electoral Photo Identity Card). The announcement comes as the nomination process for the bypoll concludes, with key political parties preparing to submit their candidates. The ECI’s directive specifies that voters without an EPIC can use other documents such as Aadhaar, PAN, passport, and utility bills to verify their identity. The decision to exclude EPIC as a valid ID for the Ponda bypoll has sparked discussions among voters and political observers. While the ECI emphasized that the move is part of its broader effort to streamline voter verification processes, some candidates and activists have raised concerns about the potential impact on voter turnout. The bypoll, which is part of the ongoing electoral cycle in Goa, has drawn significant attention due to its strategic importance in the state’s political landscape. As the deadline for filing nominations approaches, all major political parties have intensified their efforts to secure the seat. The Ponda constituency, known for its diverse demographic composition, has become a focal point for candidates from the ruling coalition and opposition parties. The ECI’s clarification on acceptable ID documents is expected to ease the process for voters, particularly those who may not have access to an EPIC. The bypoll is also being closely watched in the context of the state’s recent political developments. The ruling party’s performance in the constituency could influence its broader strategy ahead of the next general elections.#political_parties #goa #election_commission_of_india #electoral_photo_identity_card #pond_by_election
Wooing voters on caste, religion lines no ground to bar party: HC A division bench of Justice Rajan Roy and Justice AK Chaudhary passed the verdict on a PIL filed by Motilal Yadav in 2013, seeking direction against holding of caste-based rallies by political parties. In an interim order in July 2013 itself, a bench of Justice Uma Nath Singh and Justice Mahendra Dayal had stayed caste-based rallies “with immediate effect” throughout UP. #Rajan_Roy #Motilal_Yadav #Justice_Rajan #Chaudhary_passed #PIL_filed #Wooing_voters #religion_lines #bar_party #seeking_direction #political_parties
