political families
A Touching Moment: Nishant Kumar Embraces Father Nitish Kumar Following Historic NDA Victory in Bihar Elections
Nov 18, 2025 03:44 pm CST
In a rare display of emotion amid political triumph, a heartwarming photograph of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar being embraced by his son Nishant has gone viral following NDA's landslide victory of 202 seats in Bihar's Assembly elections. This touching moment highlights the personal side of political leadership, as JD(U) made an extraordinary comeback from 43 seats in 2020 to 85 seats in the recent elections, showcasing both political resilience and family connection.
"You Know What Happened To Me": BJP Leader Warns Shashi Tharoor Over Critique of Dynastic Politics in India
Nov 04, 2025 12:44 pm CST
Shashi Tharoor's article criticizing dynasty-driven political parties in India has sparked controversy, with BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praising Tharoor's analysis while warning of possible repercussions from the "vengeful" Gandhi family. The article advocates for meritocracy over family lineage in Indian politics, further straining Tharoor's relationship with Congress leadership.
Congressman Ro Khanna Defends Usha Vance: Accomplished Indian-American Second Lady Amid Religious Controversy
Nov 03, 2025 01:46 pm CST
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has defended Second Lady Usha Vance amidst controversy over US Vice President JD Vance's comments about his wife's Hindu faith. Despite policy disagreements with the Vice President, Khanna praised Usha as an "accomplished daughter of immigrants" with an impressive academic background as a Yale graduate and Gates Scholar, calling for political debates to focus on policies rather than family matters.
The Legacy of Political Dynasties: How Family Connections Shape Bihar's 2025 Assembly Elections
Oct 19, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Bihar's upcoming Assembly elections showcase the continuing dominance of political dynasties, with numerous candidates from established political families contesting across party lines. As the state prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, heirs of prominent politicians including RJD's Tejashwi Yadav and BJP's Samrat Choudhary are leading the electoral race, raising questions about merit-based politics and democratic principles in a state where educational attainment remains low and dynastic advantages persist across all major parties.