Indian politicians use cell phones to campaign from their cells

Six politicians awaiting trial on murder or abduction charges in lawless northern Uttar Pradesh state have been using cellphones to campaign for re-election from prison, police said Sunday. Canada.com reports.

"The politicians call their supporters who broadcast the speeches live to rallies from their mobile phones, using a microphone hooked up to a public address system, police spokesman Surendra Srivastava said.

“It is not a hush-hush affair. The meetings are well organized and at the stipulated time the leaders address their supporters using mobiles,” Srivastava said.

Indian law only bans people from serving in public office if they have been convicted of an offence."

emily | 7:44 AM | |
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