The elevation of the next generation in MK Karunanidhi’s family is tone deaf given the growing anti-dynasty popular mood of the country. One-state parties are mostly family-owned enterprises. Tamil Nadu isn’t the first or the last. Of course, history and data say brands start to erode in the third generation.
Elevation of MK Karunanidhi’s family is a tone-deaf move. People don’t love dynasties anymore
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