Is dynastic politics good or bad for the country?

Is dynastic politics good or bad for the country?

With national elections round the corner, every political party is busy making its strategy against the other. And now-a-days every party is attacking the other about dynastic politics; son taking over the reins after his father and so on.

Though there are such leaders in almost every political establishment who have followed the footsteps of their family members to enter into politics. But whether it is good or bad for the country, let’s find out:-

Good for the nation

1. In dynastic politics, the person entering into politics already holds a lot of experience about the work he is ought to do and is not a novice as he has already seen his family doing the same.

2. If a person who comes after his father or any other family member, commits any mistake there is a lot of help and advice which he can receive from his elders.

3. Dynastic politics isn’t a sign of lack of capability. We can’t conclude that the person doesn’t have ability to enter politics and is there only because of his family strongholds.

4. In dynastic politics there is no fight for the successor of power; this helps in escaping the fight and grudges among the contenders for the top position.

5. There is a personal aspect to dynastic politics. When a family continues ruling, there is this sort of bond created between the nation and the rulers.

6. All over the world, dynastic politics has given some brilliant politicians; even in India.

7. Dynastic politics may lower the entry barrier but ultimately it is the performance of the individual which gets him to the top.

Bad for the nation

1. Dynastic politics enables only those leaders who have strong connections to come forward and take the charge irrespective of the ability of that person.

2. Dynastic politics discourages young and new talents to come forward and join politics.

3. There is very less public participation in dynastic politics and people have very less or no option to choose as a leader.

4. In many nations where there is dynastic rule, absence of democracy has been observed like in gulf nations.

5. At times, less capable or even incapable leaders are imposed upon the nation in the name of dynasty.

6. Dynastic politics in a country like India will mar the basic spirit of democracy and our constitution.

Conclusion

Politics is completely dependent on the type of leaders it creates. So dynastic politics can be fruitful for the country only if it ensures that good and competent leaders are allowed to come forward. Otherwise it can create a void of good politicians in the nation.