With the disqualification of BSP MP Afzal Ansari from the Lok Sabha almost a certainty now, following his conviction in a Gangsters Act case, Uttar Pradesh seems to be setting up a record of sorts when it comes to disqualified lawmakers.
In Unnao, Congress candidate Asha Singh, the mother of rape survivor was completely trumped in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections as till the tenth round of counting she managed to secure just 438 votes.
These women are not contesting to fulfil their political aspirations they are contesting in their quest for justice.They are essentially homemakers and their campaign does not focus on Pakistan-Kabristan or Ram temple-Krishna Janmabhoomi. .
Even as it mounts a blistering attack on the Samajwadi Party for giving tickets to criminals, the BJP itself has fielded the wives of two convicted criminals in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls.The wives have been fielded on seats that their .