Came across this interesting map and guess what only two missing ones in this map are - @BJP4India and @cpimspeak
Often in a democracy, people tend to use different terms interchangeably- for ex dynasty & personality cult -latter is an integral part of democracy, former is not!
Often in a democracy, people tend to use different terms interchangeably- for ex dynasty & personality cult -latter is an integral part of democracy, former is not!
In this 75th year of independence, 2 things clearly stand out
# More than the @BJP4India, it is PM @narendramodi who has come to occupy the principal pole position in our polity
# His adversaries are mostly an incongruous/motley group of 'family enterprises' or political parties
# More than the @BJP4India, it is PM @narendramodi who has come to occupy the principal pole position in our polity
# His adversaries are mostly an incongruous/motley group of 'family enterprises' or political parties
A political figure becoming a principal pole of our politics is something Indians have always been used to since 1947; but PM @narendramodi 's taking over that position is a new change as he is the 1st leader to have risen to that position outside of both-Gandhi family & congress
Unlike popular belief, never in our post 47 history, was Cong a pole of Indian politics-it was always about the Nehru-Gandhi family- why this party & its leaders- irrespective of their clout- can imagine life outside Gandhi family; & those who did, end up forming their own Cong!
PM @narendramodi 's ascension or rise was largely aided by both, his ability to fill the vacuum that got created in Indian politics & also BJPs rise coinciding with the downfall of the Cong.
PM, by his work, has not only consolidated his position but he stands out as well!
PM, by his work, has not only consolidated his position but he stands out as well!
PM @narendramodi-other than his mom-has no family or a person to attach to-meaning he doesn't need to cultivate any dynasty nor amass wealth. Now in such a situation, it is but natural that he will get attached to the cause & hence will leave behind a legacy of unmatched work.
So who all are challenging PM @narendramodi?
Well, amongst his adversaries,u can count approximately 30 family-owned parties, spanning from Kashmir to Kanyakumari & from Maharashtra to Meghalaya thus proving how nepotism is rampant across politics & for no fault of Modi or BJP
Well, amongst his adversaries,u can count approximately 30 family-owned parties, spanning from Kashmir to Kanyakumari & from Maharashtra to Meghalaya thus proving how nepotism is rampant across politics & for no fault of Modi or BJP
Politics,for these families, is a mere tool,to settle their dynasts. All these political families treat Indian democracy as a loose conglomerate of monarchies where they hold right to pass on the mantle to their progeny-so Karunanidhi led to Stalin,Faroukh to Omar, Pawar to Sule
In @narendramodi , all these political family enterprises in states and Nationally by Congress, have a common enemy; one whose continuance will hasten the death of their dynasties. UP will see this first but this trend will pick speed & hence they all making a last-ditch effort!
Of all these dynasties, Nehru Gandhi dynasty stands out - not only do they consider it their birthright to rule India but imagine how they have even used awards to create a halo around their family flagbearers- Nehru, Indira & Rajiv are all Bharat Ratna-thankfully 2014 happened!
Thankfully 2014 happened, else by now Italian mumma of @RahulGandhi and @priyankagandhi would have been a Bharat Ratna by now for her selfless service of giving up Turin in favor of 400 AQI New Delhi!
Call it bankruptcy of leadership or problem of extreme subservience to one family, that Country's oldest party, even today, has not been able to find a suitable candidate for the Congress President outside the Nehru -Gandhi family.
The culture of 'family control' over the parties was started by Congress and it has been carried forward by many families in different states. As it stands today, it has become almost like cancer in regional politics
Dr Ram Manohar Lohia-who initiated socialism in politics, was hugely opposed to the dynasty politics of the dynasty. I truly wonder what his soul must be thinking of looking at two last surviving self-proclaimed Lohiaites - the two Yadavs of Bihar & UP!
Founded in 1992 by Mulayam Singh Yadav, SPs current President is his son Akhilesh Yadav. His wife Dimple Yadav is a Party MP from Kannauj. Other than her, 4 other members of Mulayam Singh family are either MPs or MLAs
Lalu Yadav, the most famous disciple of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia, has also raised his family's flag in politics. Encashing his rich harvest of 9 kids, his RJD is firmly under the control of his 2 sons, his wife, brother-in-law and daughter with 6 other kids waiting in the wings!
NCP, formed in 1999 by @Pawarspeaks has followed the word "Bhai-Bhateejawaad" in both letter and spirit- his party is well & truly controlled between 3 generations of 'Pawar family' including his nephew & daughter!
Thanks to Karunanidhi's 50 years long presidentship of DMK, his youngest son assumed the office of TN CM at a ripe yet youthful age of 68. His other son formed his own party & daughter is a MP- don't ask about their moms as I am not certain which of the 3 bore them!
The list is endless with Thackerays, Abdullahs, Owaisis, Gowdas, Raos, Badals, Sangamas, etc etc jostling for space amongst this august list!
At times one begins to wonder when will these political parties and their leaders get freedom from the slavery of these dynasties!
At times one begins to wonder when will these political parties and their leaders get freedom from the slavery of these dynasties!
On the occasion of Constitution Day, PM @narendramodi made a clear distinction between people from the political family joining a political party and political parties being run by the same family generation after generation such that they act as "by the family & for the family!
It does speak volumes of PM @narendramodi 's character that, despite commanding an enviably powerful position, he has NOT at all promoted any member of his family - immediate or distant one. That level of detachment also shows up in d way he went about democratising Padma awards!
History is replete with examples of political dynasties using doles and awards to build constituencies and cheerleaders for the dynasts or to create a halo around the flagbearers of those very dynasties.
While both Nehru & Indira received Bharat Ratna during their prime ministerships, Rajiv got it posthumously and no one questioned it despite severe corruption charges against him! These families then distributed doles amongst their favourites thus creating a chain of nepotism!
So much so that MGR got Bharat Ratna ahead of Sardar Patel and Dr BR Ambedkar....imagine!
To @narendramodi ‘s credit not only did he bring respect & order back in awarding of Bharat Ratna by correcting historical wrongs; he brought prestige back to Padma- focusing on recognising real doers rather than rewarding cheerleaders like @ShekharGupta
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