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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.

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."

Reading poll verdict: Many offsprings of politicos get a thumbs down

May 18, 2014 12:08 pm

Congress leaders fails to retain their family strongholds, party's tally dipped to a historic low of 44 seats.

Son Rising

July 23, 2013 3:57 am

With most of the political parties witnessing ‘sonrise’ — Rahul Gandhi in the Congress,Akhilesh Yadav in the SP,Lalu Prasad’s sons Tejaswi and Tej Pratap in the RJD among others

Clash of the Thackerays

February 14, 2012 1:31 am

Bal Thackeray says entry of his son and grandson in politics was on merit,not dynasty politics.

Political families over-ruling merit challenge: BJP

November 20, 2010 9:13 pm

BJP has been accusing the Congress of practising dynastic politics.

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