TopicPolitical dynasties

Topic: Political dynasties

Beyond Badals and Amarinder, four political families look to regain lost glory in Punjab

Chitleen K Sethi - 30 January, 2022

Grandsons of eminent figures — ex-CMs Partap Singh Kairon & Beant Singh, ex-Union minister & Lok Sabha Speaker Balram Jakhar, Akali leader Gurcharan Tohra — are in fray in state polls.

2019 elections ended ‘dynasties’ only of Congress, BJP’s are well and truly thriving

Kaveree Bamzai - 25 May, 2019

Many in Congress like Rahul Gandhi and Scindia lost partly due to BJP’s anti-dynasty agenda. BJP’s own dynasts, however, romped home with massive wins.

Odisha’s Game of Thrones — whoever wins, these families will remain in power

Moushumi Das Gupta - 2 May, 2019

At least half-a-dozen political clans in the state have family members in the 3 main political parties in the state — the BJD, BJP and the Congress.

How 5 families over 3 generations have controlled Haryana’s politics from day one

Deeksha Bhardwaj - 30 April, 2019

Hoodas, Chautalas, Bansi Lal, Bhajan Lal & Birender Singh have ruled Haryana since 1966. Fight continues as Gen Now join poll battle — some for control, some for survival.

How Karnataka responded to candidates from local dynasties

Rohini Swamy - 16 May, 2018

While Siddaramaiah’s son and K.H. Muniyappa’s daughter won their seats, law minister Jayachandra and son Santosh both lost. Bengaluru: Did giving tickets to the children...

When it comes to political dynasties, BJP is fast catching up with Congress

Kumar Anshuman - 27 September, 2017

The BJP has slammed Rahul Gandhi for admitting the existence of dynastic politics but numbers show the ruling party isn’t free from the malaise either.