Pune, Ramesh Jadhav
The upcoming assembly election in Ambegaon constituency is expected to be a tight contest, with multiple candidates vying for the top spot. In a surprising turn of events, the demand for "vote-eaters" - individuals who can influence votes - has skyrocketed.
Due to political difficulties, several main candidates are forced to contest as independents, leading to a surge in demand for vote-eaters. These individuals can make or break a candidate's chances by eating into their vote bank.
Political experts predict a margin of just 5,000 to 10,000 votes, prompting main candidates to seek shelter with vote-eaters. Fielding has already begun, with candidates planning to field vote-eaters in areas where their rivals have a strong vote bank.
Interestingly, some candidates are even searching for individuals with similar names to their opponents to create confusion among voters. Preparations are underway to field independents to create difficulties for mainstream candidates.
The Ambegaon assembly election is shaping up to be a thrilling contest, with two factions in the NCP and Shiv Sena parties adding to the complexity. The increased demand for vote-eaters has led to a surge in their prices, making this election a costly affair.
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