Dynastic politics in India arises from a lack of party democracy and high election costs, favoring "dynasts" for their brand value and electoral success. This trend, reinforced by social hierarchies, undermines meritocracy, equal opportunity, and the quality of governance, preventing ordinary citizens from participating effectively in the political process.
Click to View MoreDynastic politics in India, with 21% MPs/MLAs from political families (ADR 2025), highlights family dominance over democracy. Though it offers continuity, it weakens meritocracy, governance, and trust. With no constitutional ban, reforms like inner-party democracy, electoral funding transparency, and voter literacy are essential for merit-driven governance.
Click to View More
© 2025 iasgyan. All right reserved