What is Connect?
GulshanSync Connect is the citizen-facing social platform of the GulshanSync ecosystem. It runs at https://connect.gulshansync.com and is open to the public — anyone can browse the feed, view candidate profiles, and see upcoming events without an account.
Connect keeps citizens engaged with the candidate year-round, not just during election season. It is the digital town square for the constituency.
Key Features
- News Feed — chronological feed of posts from candidates and verified accounts
- Candidate Profiles — verified candidate pages with bio, agenda, and contact info
- Events — public events citizens can attend and RSVP to
- Create Posts — registered users can post text, images, and links
- Engagement — like, comment, share, and follow
- Notifications — alerts for new posts, event updates, and mentions
- Search — find candidates, events, and posts
- User Profiles — every registered user has a profile page
Who Uses Connect?
| User Type | What They Can Do |
|---|---|
| Anonymous Visitor | Browse feed, view candidate profiles, view events (read-only) |
| Registered Citizen | All of the above + post, comment, like, follow candidates, RSVP to events |
| Verified Candidate | All of the above + verified badge, can post as the candidate, event creation |
| Admin | All of the above + moderate content, manage users, configure settings |
Verification Badges
Verified candidates have a blue checkmark badge next to their name. Verification is granted by the platform administrator and is tied to the ERP candidate record. If you see a blue checkmark, the account is the official, verified account of that candidate.
Connect is the only product in the GulshanSync ecosystem that does not require login to view content. Citizens can browse freely. Account registration is required only for posting and engagement.