MUMBAI: Maharashtra this year witnessed a disappointing trend of dynastic politics as at least 33 BJP leaders fielded their spouses, children and relatives in the upcoming local body elections scheduled on December 2, 2025.

The BJP, the party that always speaks against dynastic politics, has fielded the largest number of candidates related to its leaders.

A political observer said that the fielding of candidates chosen from the families of ruling ministers and MLAs shows that family bonds are valued more than commitment to the party.

“It means the dynastic politics, rather than ending, it is growing with leaps and bounds. And, interestingly, the BJP, which is most critical of dynastic politics, has fielded a larger number of candidates from their family in this local poll. So, the power

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