My views on Dynasty in Democracy

                Dynasty politics is now becoming a trend in our democratic system. The handover of government or party leadership from father to son or daughter, or spouse to spouse is common now days. Almost every political party is functioning around one family. Whether it’s Congress, Shiv Sena, or Laloo’s RJD the supreme leaders are belonged to one family.

               Let us name some young faces who have become the political heir of their families. The popular name is Rahul Gandhi. Others like Raj & Uddhav Thackray, the Karunanidhis, the Scindias, Laalo & Family, the Gowdas of Karnataka, The Chautalas of Haryana, etc. are the best example of dynasty rule in our democracy. But the question rises in mind that why leaders insist their sons & daughters to follow him. And the most surprising is that while most of the young generation hates politics, sons & daughters of leaders are joining politics.

                    I think from their point of view joining politics is the only way to retain the social status & influencing power of their family. Leaders also think that if their sons & daughters don’t take the command of their party, the family will certainly loose the position and power. For example, take the case of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. As he has no one to follow his footmarks, people almost have forgotten him as a leader. I am sure many of us will not be aware of the fact that Mr. Vajpayee is still alive. Simply, this is the case of “out of sight out of mind”.

                 So, who wants his family to be forgotten by people? This is the main reason Leaders are bringing their heirs into politics. Second reason from my point of view is the “power of influence”. Politicians know better that if they leave politics, they will be caught by the law. As long as they and their family are in politics, they can keep the sword of law away.

                Another reason is “Facilities” the politicians enjoy whether they are in ruling party or in opposition. Like, Mayawati will always enjoy the Z-Plus security even if she looses the next election. Who doesn’t like to enjoy these VIP treatments! Even they are aware of the fact that politics is the mother of all corruption, they jump into it. Because, in politics leaders are not bound to serve the nation, but the nation is bound to treat them as VIPs.