Eunuchs are without social standing in most parts of India. Dressed as women, they traditionally make a living on tips for dancing at weddings and blessing newborn babies. Last year, a eunuch became India's first such parliamentarian in the legislature of Madhya Pradesh state, where the fashion show was held last night. Shabnam Mausi's election as an independent candidate highlighted people's disenchantment with politicians whom they accuse of making empty promises. Angered with the poor performance of local politicians, people elected several eunuchs to the office of mayor and municipal councillor, also in the Madhya Pradesh state.
Life is a cabaret . . .
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