Cut The Clutter: As NCP-Pawar drama unfolds, 5 pros & cons of the family-run parties & what it means for BJP

As the NCP drama unfolds in Maharashtra, it’s an apt time to discuss the culture of dynasty politics in India. NCP is just one in a sea of family-run parties, and the BJP is building a narrative against them with its push against dynasty politics. The BJP itself has many mini-dynasties, but it is seeking to differentiate itself by nuance. In Ep 1224 of Cut The Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta discusses the BJP brand of “political heirs”, and lists 5 pros and as many cons of dynasty politics.