dynasty politics
The Collapse of Lalu Prasad Yadav's Political Dynasty: Family Discord and Electoral Defeat in Bihar
Nov 17, 2025 10:02 am CST
Lalu Prasad Yadav's political dynasty faces unprecedented crisis as family conflicts erupt into public view. His daughter Rohini Acharya and three sisters have left the family home amid accusations against heir-apparent Tejashwi Yadav, while the RJD suffers its worst electoral performance in years, dropping from 75 to just 25 assembly seats. This comprehensive analysis examines the intertwining of family politics and public governance that has led to the potential downfall of one of Bihar's most powerful political families.
Shashi Tharoor Calls for End to Dynasty Politics in India: "Time to Trade Dynasty for Meritocracy"
Nov 03, 2025 11:03 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor argues that India's democracy is compromised by widespread dynasty politics across all parties, suggesting fundamental reforms are needed to establish meritocracy in political leadership. In his recent article "Indian Politics Are a Family Business," Tharoor provides extensive examples of political dynasties throughout India and calls for legal term limits and meaningful internal party elections to empower voters to select leaders based on merit rather than surname.
"Gen Z Is Against Nepotism": BJP's Nishikant Dubey Slams Rahul Gandhi
Sep 19, 2025 12:33 pm CST
Parliamentarian Nishikant Dubey (BJP) ignited controversy on social media with a blistering response to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent praise of Gen Z.