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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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
Video
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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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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