Lok Sabha hopefuls use their family clout across the political spectrum:- Succession remains the hottest ticket in Indian politics as sons, daughters and daughters-in-law continue to piggyback their way into state assemblies and Parliament. A Mail Today roundup of key states reveals this to be true across party lines and state borders. Take Rajasthan and Karnataka first. Prominent among those who want to launch the political career of their sons, daughters and daughters-in-law and are seeking Lok Sabha tickets for them include Karnataka Congress leaders M. Veerappa Moily, pitching for his son Harsha, and Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva pushing her son Nivedith. Among the Rajasthan politicians are former chief minister Ashok Gehlot pushing his son Vaibhav, former state minister Mahendra Singh Maderna, accused in a murder case, pushing his daughter Divya, and Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje backing her daughter-in-law Niharika. Read more at: indiatoday.intoday.in/story/dynastic-politics-rajasthan-karnataka-rahul-gandhi-vasundhara-raje/1/346667.html
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 04:30:01 +0000
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