55-Car Roadshow in Jhansi Sparks Debate Over Power, Wealth Ahead of Panchayat Polls

• A 55-car roadshow, led by aspiring panchayat candidate Shishupal Yadav in Amarpur village, Jhansi, has become a major political talking point.
• The convoy featured luxury cars, hooters, BJP and Samajwadi Party flags, blaring DJ music, and youths performing stunts, raising questions about unchecked displays of power and wealth.
• Despite the large procession, Raxa police claimed no prior information, highlighting an apparent absence of police oversight.
• Shishupal Yadav, son of a former pradhan candidate, showcased his electoral ambitions by uploading videos with the caption "Bhavi Pradhan" (future village head).
• The incident occurs as the Yogi Adityanath government confirms panchayat elections will be held on time, likely between April and July 2026, using ballot papers.