Lok Sabha elections 2024 | With 13 candidates from influential families in the fray, West Bengal sees the rise of dynasty politics thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Dynastic politics is gaining ground in Bengal this Lok Sabha election, deviating from the state s tradition of nurturing grassroots leaders. Out of the 42 Lok Sabha seats, 13 are contested by political dynasties, a sharp rise from past elections which saw dynastic candidates in only three seats. Bengal, known for vibrant student politics, is now witnessing influential political families taking the spotlight. "This is a new trend in Bengal politics, shifting from class-based to dynasty politics. Never before have so many candidates hailed from political lineages," said political scientist Maidul Islam from the Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, as reported by PTI.
CPI(M), as the leader of the Left Front in West Bengal, has decided to go more flexible to avoid a mutual contest between Congress and the junior allies.As part of the compromise formula the CPI(M) leadership has decided to forgo its stake for .
After a hectic day-long visit to the poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda is going to visit West Bengal on Sunday and address two public rallies there.
Suvendu Adhikari seeks disqualification of Mukul Roy as Krishnanagar MLA, sends petition to Bengal assembly Speaker india.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from india.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.