Congress leader and parliamentarian from Thiruvananthapuram, Shashi Tharoor, in article titled ‘Indian Politics Are A Family Business’ raised pertinent questions on the culture of dynastic politics and commented that the trend posed grave threat to the Indian democracy. In the article, published on Project Syndicate, Tharoor says dynasty politics has cemented the idea that political leadership can be a birthright.

"The belief that members of political dynasties are uniquely suited to lead is woven deeply into the fabric of Indian governance, from village councils to the highest echelons of parliament. But when elected office is treated like a family heirloom, the quality of governance inevitably suffers," writes Tharoor.

In a clear attack on the Congress , Tharoor said: "For decades, one

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