India: Voodoo rituals, special prayers for poll victory

Come election and candidates are struck by superstition. Right from seeking ticket to file nomination papers to begin campaign, they depend on the advice of pundits, astrologers, tantric and soothsayers. The candidates follow them and even wear and eat what they suggest.

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad is known for following suggestions of Babas, tantric and Vastu shastris. 

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