Decoding bets in Gujarat

Betting is something that comes naturally to many in Gujarat whenever there is a contest. If not cricket, elections would do for punters to make a quick buck. As a lot of betting takes place over phone it is essential to learn the codes.

The betting terminology this time is inspired by the Gujarati cuisine. Candidates are referred to by specific Gujarati dishes. For example, Finance Minister Vajubhai Vala contesting for the sixth time from Rajkot II is reportedly being referred to as farali patties and his rival Kashmira Nathwani is called penda.

The punters refer to Govind Patel as ganthiya and Jayesh Radadiya is tavo.

But when it comes to bigwigs the codes are different. In the betting parlance, Narendra Modi is reportedly being referred to as Hitler and his rival Dinsha Patel as shoorvir (the bold).