Dynasty politics

AAP takes a dig at PM Narendra Modi's Independence Day speech, says 'not just PARIVARVAAD...'

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today said that not just 'parivarvaad' (dynasty) but 'dostvaad' (favouring friends) should also be ended to cleanse the country from corruption.

Aug 15, 2022, 23:16 PM IST

HD Kumaraswamy counters BJP's family politics charge, lists out 16 dynasties in saffron party's state unit

Former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's outburst was against the repeated accusation of the BJP of calling JD(S) a dynastic party. Often, some BJP leaders referred to the JD(S) as 'Appa-Maga' party, meaning 'Father-Son Party' as it is headed by HD Deve Gowda and Kumaraswamy as the second-in-command. 

Jul 07, 2022, 08:45 AM IST

Dynasty politics ‘dangerous’ for democracy, won’t be allowed in party: PM Narendra Modi to BJP MPs

To fight dynasty politics, the BJP has to put a check on such practices within the organisation, PM Modi said, adding that if the children of some party MPs didn't get tickets in assembly polls, it was because of him, according to sources.

Mar 15, 2022, 11:44 AM IST

Dynastic politics biggest enemy of democracy, 'fake Samajwadis' only concerned about 'parivarvad', says PM Narendra Modi

"When dynastic politics takes place, family is supreme, save the family whether the party is saved or not, whether the country is saved or not, when this happens, what is the first casualty? Howsoever the son, he will be the party chief, the biggest casualty then is talent," PM Modi said.

Feb 09, 2022, 21:13 PM IST

'Agar Congress na hoti...': PM Modi's scathing attack on the party, Nehru-Gandhi family in Rajya Sabha

PM Narendra Modi tore into the Congress Party at the Rajya Sabha and said that if Congress wasn't there, the country would have been spared of dynastic politics and several atrocities like the massacre of Sikhs and the crime against Kashmiri Pandits, among others

Feb 08, 2022, 13:02 PM IST

Congress, NCP believe in dynasty politics, says Amit Shah in Solapur

Union Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on Congress and National Communist Party on Sunday and said that both the parties do not believe in democracy, but only in dynasty politics.

Sep 02, 2019, 08:02 AM IST

Watch Debate: Congress suffering from existential crisis due to 'Modi Wave'?

This segment of Zee News brings to you discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic for discussion is- Congress suffering from existential crisis due to 'Modi Wave'? Watch this debate to know more.

May 24, 2019, 13:38 PM IST

Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired, February 10th, 2019

This is a special segment for hearing impaired which brings to you latest updates of the afternoon. Watch this video to know the latest news stories of the day.

Feb 10, 2019, 16:26 PM IST

Gandhi or Tata, dynasties matter in India. Not just clans, they are brands

There is a lot of hard work that goes into maintaining dynasties as brands.

Jan 29, 2019, 14:00 PM IST

Some politicians encouraging children to join politics: Venkaiah Naidu

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu had in September hit out at dynastic politics, saying "dynasty in democracy is nasty".

Oct 14, 2017, 21:18 PM IST

Amit Shah blasts Rahul Gandhi, says Congress, not BJP, works on dynasty

BJP chief Amit Shah on Monday took a dig on Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi for his comment on 'dynastic politics' before an international audience.

Sep 25, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Arun Jaitley 'ashamed' of Rahul Gandhi's speech at Berkeley

Rahul Gandhi had defended dynasty politics, saying that was how the entire country was running.

Sep 19, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Rahul's remarks on 'dynasty politics' national disgrace: Jaitley

Arun Jaitley on Thursday termed Rahul Gandhi's observation on dynasty politics in India a "national disgrace".

Sep 15, 2017, 00:52 AM IST

Congress founder and propagator of dynasty politics: Venkaiah

"It is the Congress party...You are the perpetrators of dynastic politics...You are the propagators of dynastic politics," the minister said.

Jun 04, 2017, 21:10 PM IST

Congress suffering because of dynasty issues: Arun Jaitley

Taking a dig at the dynasty-driven Congress, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the party will shrink in absence of stalwarts like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi as it does not have leaders of that stature.

May 21, 2016, 15:43 PM IST

This leader in Congress is standing against dynasty politics

Punjab Congress chief Capt Amarinder Singh is aiming to “set an example” by not letting any member of his family members contest on a Congress ticket.

Dec 30, 2015, 13:22 PM IST

DNA: Kejriwal-Lalu hug sparks off fresh political row

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that it was RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav who first shook hands with him and then pulled and hugged him.

Nov 23, 2015, 23:33 PM IST

'Son rise' should not become 'sunset' in Bihar: BJP after Tejashwi becomes deputy CM

Terming the important positions given to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav's two sons-Tej Pratap Yadav and Tejaswi Yadav as 'son rise', the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday said this 'son rise' should not become the cause of 'sunset' of governance in Bihar.

Nov 21, 2015, 14:17 PM IST