Indian democracy has been overtaken by dynasty, and only relatives of senior politicians enter politics. True, doctors and engineers too encourage their children to take to their profession. But there is a difference. Children of doctors and engineers have to pass the entrance examination written by other aspirants. They do not inherit their degrees from their parents.
Politicians’ wards have no such barrier to overcome. They land up (from the U.S. or Europe) and are immediately made head of a party built by hundreds of party workers. The second in command, who has expectations of becoming the next party leader, is unceremoniously dumped. Needless to say, the sons and daughters win the election. Dynastic succession has become the biggest threat to Indian democracy.
Sundari Murugan,Mumbai
Familiarity of the clan is a starting point in making many choices. One of the parameters we use in making choices is based on birth. While the poor and illiterate are easily swayed away, others are blinded by caste and other narrow considerations. Dynastic politics is a malady we have to learn to live with.
Ramakrishna Thakur,Chirala
We find sons following the path of their fathers, illustrious or otherwise, in all walks of life. Their success largely depends on their calibre and performance. Let us give Abhijit Mukherjee a chance and pronounce a judgment after watching him for some time.
M. Ramankutty,Tripunithura
