Ranchi: Some Maoists in Jharkhand seem to have gone beyond their yoked yearnings for a classless society. Instead, they are battling it out for a New Revolution-a slice of power in Jharkhand. At least a dozen "reformed" rebels are contesting the Assembly elections, aspiring to become what they supposedly disliked the most. They have drawn inspiration from Kameshwar Baitha, who won from Palamu parliamentary seat (Jharkhand) on a Jharkhand Mukti Morcha ticket in the general elections. Since many of these aspiring politicians are in jail, their wives seek votes on their behalf through intensive campaigns. Affidavits filed by the former rebels are also a good read. Keshwar Yadav, 47, who is contesting on an RJD ticket, has claimed an insurance cover of Rs 55,000. His son has a policy worth Rs 5.5 lakh. Ganesh Ganju, contesting from Simaria, has declared an insurance policy of Rs 50,000. The JMM is fielding at least five former Maoists in the polls, all who have fixed deposits and accounts with various banks.Published By: AtMigration Published On: Dec 17, 2009 00:00 IST--- ENDS ---
