As Rajasthan's Royals Hit Campaign Trail, Voters Are King | Read

Once ruled by princely states, Rajasthan appears unwilling to let go its feudal past and once-royal families that make political debuts find they remain huge crowd-pullers. One of the latest to join the political bandwagon is Diya Kumari, a former princess of Jaipur, who is contesting for the BJP from Rajsamand, a city named for a man-made lake dating to the 17th century. The princess will face Congress candidate Devkinandan Gurjar when polls open on April 29 during the fourth phase of the general election.