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BJP ally in turmoil over dynasty politics: Upendra Kushwaha's party faces a familiar problem as MLAs revolt

December 27, 2025 12:08 am

A month after seven leaders quit the Rashtriya Lok Morcha, three of its four MLAs skip dinner hosted by Kushwaha, with one accusing him of “blatantly promoting” his family.

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Why political dynasties are here to stay

October 26, 2025 2:59 pm

A recent investigation by The Indian Express revealed that more than 22% of India’s nearly 5,300 legislators in Parliament, and state Assemblies and Councils have familial ties to current or former legislators. Why are dynasties so entrenched in Indian politics?

This time as I watched the protest, I observed, not for the first time, that nearly every Indian Opposition leader is a political prince or princess from a political family. All three members of the mighty Gandhi dynasty joined the protest.

Tavleen Singh writes: Dynastic politics keeps real leaders out so that the heir never sees a threat

July 28, 2025 12:29 pm

The problem with dynastic political parties is that they keep real leaders out as far as possible so that the heir never sees a threat to his authority. This is why ‘potted plants’ are truly the biggest threat to democracy.

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Nitish slams Lalu for promoting dynasty politics; Tejashwi, Misa Bharti hit back

April 21, 2024 5:15 am

Misa Bharti said, “What can I say on this remark of Chacha-ji (Nitish). He was well aware of this fact when the JD(U) was with the 'Grand Alliance' in Bihar.

As Congress elects a non-Gandhi chief, top leaders stress Gandhi family to play key role going forward

October 17, 2022 3:09 pm

After casting her vote at the AICC headquarters, Ambika Soni, former Union Minister of the INC said, "I don't have any role. I have served 52 years in the Congress party. I want Sonia-ji's role to be there as our guide, friend, philosopher, as MP, CLP ... It will be there."