The founder of a women’s vigilante group which inspired a Bollywood film is among Congress candidates for the assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh. Sampat Devi Pal, a social worker and founder of the Gulabi Gang, has been give the party ticket from Manikpur, the party announced. The Gulabi Gang – which takes it names from its members dressed in pink (gulabi) sari – has become a household name in UP for its vigilante justice against people they accuse of committing atrocities on women. The Congress has so far announced candidates for 68 seats. The two youth Congress leaders named as candidates are Ankit Parihar and Rahul Rai.

Source: Hindustan Times January 26, 2017 06:18 UTC