The Fall of Vijay Mishra: A Strongman’s Political Empire Crumbles
From political fortress to prison: How strongman Vijay Mishra’s empire fell
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Vijay Mishra, a former MLA and influential politician in Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for land grab and fraud. His family members, including his wife and son, received similar sentences, marking a significant decline for a family that dominated local politics for nearly two decades.
- 01Vijay Mishra and his family were sentenced to 10 years in prison for a land grab case involving illegal occupation of land worth approximately ₹1,500 crore (about $180 million USD).
- 02The legal troubles for the Mishra family began with a complaint filed in August 2020, leading to Vijay Mishra's arrest shortly after.
- 03Vijay Mishra maintained political influence in the Gyanpur assembly constituency from 2002 to 2017, winning elections under various party banners.
- 04The family’s downfall was exacerbated after the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, where Vijay Mishra lost his political clout.
- 05The conviction reflects a broader trend in Uttar Pradesh, where once-powerful strongmen are facing legal challenges and diminishing political power.
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Vijay Mishra, a former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Bhadohi district, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison along with his wife, Ramlali Mishra, and son, Vishnu Mishra, for their involvement in a land grab and fraud case. This verdict, delivered by a Bhadohi MP/MLA court, also included a ₹50,000 fine for each convict and marks a significant downfall for the Mishra family, who once wielded considerable power in eastern Uttar Pradesh's political landscape. The legal issues began with a complaint in August 2020, alleging illegal occupation of land and financial irregularities amounting to nearly ₹1,500 crore (approximately $180 million USD).
Vijay Mishra's political career spanned nearly two decades, during which he maintained control over the Gyanpur assembly seat despite changing political alliances. His influence started to wane after the 2022 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, when he was denied a party ticket and subsequently finished third in the elections. The conviction of the Mishra family underscores a broader shift in Uttar Pradesh, where influential strongmen are increasingly facing legal scrutiny and losing their political dominance, signaling a change in the region's political dynamics.
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The conviction of Vijay Mishra and his family signifies a shift in political power dynamics in Uttar Pradesh, potentially leading to increased legal scrutiny of other influential figures.
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