Former bandit joins Indian Justice Party

The Hindu | Nov. 19, 2006 (News Report)

Former bandit Seema Parihar, who ruled the ravines of the Chambal for 18 years before surrendering before a court in 2000, kicked off her political career on Saturday by joining the Indian Justice Party (IJP).

Ms. Parihar is likely to be one of the star campaigners for the IJP during the Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh next year.

Announcing her induction into the party at a press conference here, IJP national president Udit Raj said ... Full Story »

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by Kaizar Campwala - Oct. 1, 2008

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.