political succession
Nishant Kumar: Posters Emerge Calling for Nitish Kumar's Son to Lead JD(U) in Bihar
Dec 08, 2025 08:32 pm CST
In a surprising development in Bihar politics, posters featuring Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alongside his son Nishant have appeared in Patna, calling for the younger Kumar to take command of the JD(U) party. While Nishant has shown no previous interest in politics and his father has never pushed him toward a political career, these posters have sparked widespread speculation about a potential political succession within Bihar's ruling party.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Visits Delhi Amid Chief Minister Rotation Controversy
Dec 03, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar travels to Delhi for personal engagements amid growing tensions over the Chief Minister position rotation agreement with Siddaramaiah. While Shivakumar claims the visit is for personal reasons, the trip occurs as Congress leadership prepares to address the power-sharing dispute between the two Karnataka leaders.
Karnataka's Political Power Transition: Understanding the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Arrangement and Congress High Command's Role
Nov 29, 2025 05:44 pm CST
An in-depth analysis of the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, examining the likely transition timeline orchestrated by Congress High Command. The article reveals insider perspectives on the four-point understanding emerging between the leaders and explores how caste dynamics and party stability concerns will shape Karnataka's political future.
Karnataka Leadership Dispute: G Parameshwara Joins Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Chief Minister Race
Nov 24, 2025 02:13 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces new complexities as Home Minister G Parameshwara, a prominent Dalit leader, hints at joining the Chief Minister contest between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. This development adds a third dimension to the ongoing leadership tensions within Karnataka's Congress party that have persisted since their 2023 election victory, with party officials now working to mediate the growing discord.
DK Shivakumar Hints at Stepping Down as Karnataka Congress Chief Amid Chief Minister Succession Talks
Nov 20, 2025 02:26 am CST
Senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar has indicated he may resign as Karnataka Congress president after nearly six years in the role, reigniting speculation about the rumored power-sharing agreement with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. This development comes amid persistent demands from Shivakumar's supporters for him to assume the Chief Minister position, potentially removing a key obstacle in his political ascension as the 'one man, one post' rule would no longer apply.
Political Dynasty Feuds in India: From Lalu Yadav's Family to Regional Power Struggles
Nov 17, 2025 07:19 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines major political family feuds across India, beginning with the recent collapse of Lalu Prasad Yadav's family unity following RJD's crushing 2025 Bihar election defeat. The article details nine prominent political dynasty conflicts, including the KCR family in Telangana, Samajwadi Party's Yadav family, Maharashtra's Thackerays, Tamil Nadu's Karunanidhi heirs, Haryana's Chautalas, Bihar's Paswans, Andhra's YSR family, BJP's Mahajan-Munde families, and PMK's Ramadoss dispute, revealing how power struggles within political families reshape Indian regional 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.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Clarifies Son's Statement on Political Succession Was Misinterpreted
Oct 25, 2025 02:47 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has addressed the controversy surrounding his son Yathindra's comments about leadership succession, stating that the remarks were taken out of context. The statement, which mentioned Minister Satish Jarkiholi as a progressive leader while referencing the end of Siddaramaiah's political career, sparked speculation about succession plans amid existing rumors of a rotational chief minister arrangement with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.