It is carrying Muthulakshmi who is the widow of India's once most notorious bandit, Veerappan.
He was shot dead by police in 2004 after a 15-year manhunt.
Now his widow, who is in her 30s, is attempting to get elected to the Tamil Nadu state legislative assembly.
She is seeking to represent the Pennagaram constituency which lies some 40km from where her husband is buried and is close to the dense forest from where he ran a smuggling operation for years.
Accompanied by her two high school-going daughters, Prabha and Vidya, Muthulakshmi - dressed in a lemon green sari - is unapologetic as she seeks votes in Veerappan's memory.
The villagers of Jangamaynur say her presence brings back memories of the exploits of Veerappan, who was wanted by police for more than 120 murders.
But the bandit was as much adored as he was feared by the villagers because he projected himself as a champion of the poor.
Many in the constituency instantly recognise Muthulakshmi and for those who do not, her campaign agents has a simple pitch.
"You know who she is. She is the wife of the man with that big moustache," he says to instant smiles.
Veerappan's handlebar moustache was legendary and made him one of the most recognised faces in India.
"Veerappan helped the tribals and poor. I too will fight for your rights. Give me a chance," she says, her hands folded before the villagers.
Her daughters want her to win and have been campaigning for her from the first day.
But not many locals in the constituency give Muthulakshmi a chance as she is pitted against two mainstream political parties. "People are coming to see her only out of curiosity,'' says Kuppuraj, a farm hand.
Valiappan, peddling his cycle after hearing Muthulakshmi's election speech, says it is difficult for an independent to win .
"People vote for parties. She is a newcomer," he says
However, others say she cannot be written off.
"There is some sympathy for her. She was also tortured by the police," says Kannamal, a freckled old lady.
Veerappan's wife was illegally detained for a month when police carried out operations to hunt the bandit down.
Muthulakshmi says her husband had had political ambitions and offered to surrender if given amnesty but the authorities rejected it.
"He wanted to come out of the forests some day, and be a good representative of the people," she told the BBC.
She and her supporters are determined to erect a memorial at his grave and says villagers were happy when Veerappan was alive.
"They could go freely into the forest to graze their cattle, and get firewood . Forest officials do not allow them after my husband died.
"Only if the husband goes into forests in the day can the wife and child expect food at night," she says.