Dynastic Politics
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Why Tejashwi Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav represent a new trend in how dynastic politics works in India
Their rise flouts the assumption that a patriarch’s eldest child, or the male next to him in age among his kin, is best suited to preside over a dynasty.
Ajaz Ashraf
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I’m embarrassed by Rahul Gandhi’s dynasty politics statement, says Arun Jaitley
The finance minister said dynasty becomes a burden in the long run.
Scroll Staff
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First the brother, now the nephew: Why Mayawati is bringing her family into BSP
The Dalit leader has been a vocal critic of dynastic politics in the past.
Ishita Mishra
Trending
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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Dilip Naik, the Hindi film industry musician you had heard even before you heard of him
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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As Congress showcases its next line of leaders, it fails to shake off the tag of party of dynasts
From Scindia to Pilot, those who took the stage at Tuesday’s press briefing were all from prominent political families.
Anita Katyal
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Days after SC notice to Chandrababu Naidu in cash-for-votes case, his son will join Andhra Cabinet
Nara Lokesh is set to be sworn in on Sunday.
GS Radhakrishna
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Tamil Nadu: Jayalalithaa’s niece Deepa says she will announce decision on political party on Feb 24
The 42-year-old said she has entered politics and will decide if she will join the AIADMK or float her own outfit.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Watch: Musicians from Kerala perform their version of the iconic 1985 song ‘We Are The World’
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Caught on camera: Ostrich runs loose on a busy road in South Korean town
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List vs List: Akhilesh Yadav has redrawn the political battle lines in Uttar Pradesh
With a parallel list of 235 candidates, the chief minister has spelt out his resolve to carve out a separate identity, defying his father and uncle.
Dhirendra K Jha
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Chandrababu Naidu once railed against dynasty rule. Now, he is grooming his son to take over
Stanford-educated Nara Lokesh, who is already deeply involved in party and government affairs, is expected to lead the Telugu Desam Party in 2019.
GS Radhakrishna
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In politics, it may be all about loving your family, but voters won’t have it anymore
As the results to the Assembly polls show, dynastic politics have cost political parties dear, especially the Congress.
Jyoti Malhotra
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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Sonia gets another year as Congress head but makes it clear that Rahul will play major role
Senior party members fear that change in leadership at this stage could prove expensive for the organisation.
Anita Katyal
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If Rahul becomes Congress chief, some senior leaders may quit party, admits Ajit Jogi
However, Gandhi loyalist says the party has no option but to give Rahul its top position as it has no other pan-India figure.
Anita Katyal