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Delhi's 'Paw-litics' Peak: Gola and Googoo Battle for 'Chonky' Crown in Unique Election
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News18•30-09-2026, 20:45
Delhi's 'Paw-litics' Peak: Gola and Googoo Battle for 'Chonky' Crown in Unique Election
- •Delhi's unusual election features two canine contenders, late Gola and Googoo, battling for the "chonky" crown, moving from social media polls to offline cafe ballot boxes.
- •Offline voting was held at cafes in Vasant Vihar, Kamla Nagar, and Punjabi Bagh, with voters marking choices on paper ballots and getting inked.
- •Gola, also known as Kebab or Rajpal Singh, is competing posthumously and emerged as a cult favorite, while Googoo, a brown-and-white mixed-breed, is actively trying to lose weight.
- •The contest, which started with 64 dogs on the 'Fat dogs of Delhi' page, has grown into a full-fledged campaign with supporters creating posters, reels, and memes.
- •The unique election has fostered community engagement across generations, sparked conversations about animal welfare, and encouraged empathy for community dogs.
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The grand finale features two contenders: late Gola from Hauz Khas, who is competing posthumously, and Googoo from Saket.
Offline voting was held at cafes located in Vasant Vihar, Kamla Nagar, and Punjabi Bagh, where supporters used paper ballots and got their fingers inked.
The competition is inspired by Alaska’s annual Fat Bear Week held at Katmai National Park and Preserve.
