And inside glimpse into the peculiarities of Indian democracy. It should be noted Seema Parihar follows in the footsteps of other "bandit queens" who entered politics in India- that context would have been helpful.

Beyond the story's obvious "people interest" - a female bandit turning into a politician - the story reveals a deliciously absurd aspect of politics that crosses national boundaries. The story also reports that a Gandhian is joining the Indian Justice Party at the same time. A former bandit and a Gandhian in the same party! The sad thing is, of course, that the former bandit got much more press coverage.