Political lineage dominates polls with party chiefs awarding tickets to kin

Bihar's assembly elections are highlighting dynastic politics as party chiefs openly favor family members. Leaders like Upendra Kushwaha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Chirag Paswan have nominated wives, daughters-in-law, and nephews. This trend persists across various parties, including new entrants, with prominent figures like Lalu Prasad also having multiple family members in politics.

Political lineage dominates polls with party chiefs awarding tickets to kin
Bihar's assembly elections are highlighting dynastic politics as party chiefs openly favor family members. Leaders like Upendra Kushwaha, Jitan Ram Manjhi, and Chirag Paswan have nominated wives, daughters-in-law, and nephews. This trend persists across various parties, including new entrants, with prominent figures like Lalu Prasad also having multiple family members in politics.