Political Dynasties
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Is the BJP less dynastic than the Congress? Not so, Lok Sabha data shows
Uttar Pradesh is where the BJP has had the highest number of dynasts in power.
Tish Sanghera, IndiaSpend.com
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Interview: The wide appeal of the BJP, Congress ends up benefiting upper-caste dynasties by default
Political scientist Kanchan Chandra says the role dynastic ties play in ticket allocation, leadership positions can block talent. But it also has some benefits.
Ajaz Ashraf
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Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu declares rise in family assets, his grandson is richer than him
A statement released by the chief minister’s son Lokesh Nara challenged Opposition leaders to declare their assets.
Scroll Staff
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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Manipur’s descent into civil war: How Scroll reported on a year of deadly violence
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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I would not have become a two-time MP without my surname, says Varun Gandhi
Those without ‘influential’ fathers and grandfathers find it difficult to make a mark in politics, the BJP legislator said.
Scroll Staff
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‘Don’t twist my words’: Sheila Dixit clarifies her comments on Rahul Gandhi’s lack of maturity
Earlier, the former Delhi chief minister was quoted as saying that the Congress vice-president needed more time as he was ‘still not mature’.
Scroll Staff
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Most political parties in India are dynastic. But some are more dynastic than others
The first of a three-part story on dynasties in Indian politics.
Ajaz Ashraf
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Rahul Gandhi's proposed elevation is hardly surprising, but that doesn't make his job any easier
At a meeting on Monday, the Congress Working Committee unanimously backed his appointment as Party president.
Anita Katyal
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Is Telangana Chief Minister Chandrasekhar Rao suffering from a Bal Thackeray syndrome?
The TRS boss is trying to strike a balance between his son and nephew, but he is more likely to obey a father’s instinct rather than an uncle’s.
Ram Karan