Bookies believe BJP heading for big win in Gujarat assembly polls

Political watchers say bookies appear to have noticed that the BJP is not facing any challenge in winning over the dominant Patel community in the state

As the electoral contest in Gujarat heats up, the satta bazaar is gearing up to make the most of it. Bookies expect the turnover this time to touch a whopping Rs 50,000 crore, according to a report in The Hindu Business Line.

Also, they expect the BJP to get the highest number of seats in the assembly polls, scheduled to be held in two phases on December 1 and 5, in two decades, despite some pundits predicting a three-way contest in the state.

Bookies appear confident that the BJP will secure at least 120 seats in the 182-seat Gujarat assembly, almost matching