Which arose in a moment of panic. ML
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Here’s a bullet-gist summary of the article The Indian Express – “Why political dynasties are here to stay” — explaining why political dynasties remain entrenched in India. (The Indian Express)
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The investigation found that 1,174 out of about 5,294 legislators (≈ 22 %) in Parliament, state Assemblies and Councils have familial links to current or former legislators. (The Indian Express)
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Among these, there are at least 149 families with more than one member in legislature. (The Indian Express)
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Dynastic politics did not start with the major national parties—they stem from older patterns of power and local notable families.
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The party system and electoral incentives have transformed former aristocratic/political networks into modern dynasties.
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Two major structural enablers:
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Resource advantage: Families with established networks, financial means, institutions (schools, cooperatives) are better placed to contest and win elections. (The Indian Express)
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Weak intra-party democracy / lack of formal mechanisms: Parties depend on loyalty and known names, not meritocratic systems. (Scroll.in)
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The Constitution and electoral laws do not explicitly forbid dynastic succession; the structural incentives remain unaddressed. (The Indian Express)
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The article argues that dynasties are likely to persist, unless parties reform their internal structures and ticket-allocation criteria.
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The prevalence of dynasties is not just a symbolic issue — it limits space for new talent, affects party renewal, and may hamper representation of younger or non-dynastic aspirants.
If you like, I can pull the key data tables from the article (e.g., breakdown by states/parties) and give you a visual summary of which families dominate and how the percentages vary by party.
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LENNIE JAMES
Certainly! Here are some of Lennie James's most impactful quotes, reflecting his perspectives on acting, life, and society:
🎭 On Acting and Craft
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On portraying complex characters:
"I like playing guys where it's as important what they're thinking as what they're saying."
— Lennie James (A-Z Quotes) -
On the importance of the work itself:
"The best piece of advice I was ever given was 'do the job.' It's a difficult thing to do, though, because a lot of actors go into a job already thinking, 'what could this job do for me?' That’s not a helpful or healthy way to look at a role."
— Lennie James (Spotlight)
🧠 On Life and Perspective
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On the complexity of human nature:
"If you look in real life, it is very hard to describe people as good people, bad people, heroes or villains. People aren't bad people. They all have their justifications."
— Lennie James (A-Z Quotes) -
On embracing challenges:
"I like arriving somewhere and taking a left when someone tells you to go right. When all the tourist signs are pointing one way, it's exciting to go the other."
— Lennie James (BrainyQuote)
🎬 On Fame and Representation
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On the lack of progress in representation:
"I don’t do firsts anymore. People talk about it in a sense that it should be celebrated, and my first thought is, 'You should be ashamed.'"
— Lennie James (The Independent)
💬 On Mentorship and Community
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On everyday heroes:
"Boys and men in our community need to be aware of the guy who gets up every morning and goes to the job that he doesn't necessarily love, in order to support his family. They are the heroes my community need to celebrate."
— Lennie James (Wikipedia)
If you're interested in exploring more about Lennie James's work or his perspectives on various topics, feel free to ask!
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