Criminal at the forefront of a political party in India (6)

I believe the answer is:

vandal

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(Other definitions for vandal that I've seen before include "Wanton wrecker" , "Person who damages property maliciously" , "Person who maliciously damages things" , "Lout causing damage to property" , "Barbarian - wrecker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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