2019 Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal saw a rise in dynastic politics, with 13 of 42 seats having candidates from political families.
2019 Lok Sabha polls in West Bengal show a rise in dynastic politics, with 13 of 42 seats having candidates from political families. This marks a shift from the state's tradition of cultivating grassroots leaders. Political parties, including TMC, BJP, and Congress, have fielded candidates from influential families, attributing the shift to factors like loyalty, trustworthiness, name recognition, and networking.
April 21, 2024
3 Articles