Echo of ‘Parivar Connection’ in Bihar, new debate on dynasty politics in the corridors of power

Sanjay Singh, Patna. After the formation of the new government in Bihar, the discussion in political circles is not about any caste equation but about ‘family connection’. In this new equation of power, many such faces have joined together, whose political identity has been linked to their family heritage. The special thing is that for the first time, sons of three former Chief Ministers have become ministers together in the cabinet of Bihar. Along with this, the presence of sons of MPs, wives of former MPs and leaders belonging to big political families has sparked a debate on dynasty versus merit.

When BJP leader Samrat Chaudhary became the Chief Minister, the opposition had taunted him regarding his political legacy. Samrat Chaudhary is the son of former minister Shakuni Chaudhary. At that time BJP and allies had described it as the result of experience and political struggle. Now after the cabinet expansion, this issue has become bigger.

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For the first time, sons of three former Chief Ministers became ministers simultaneously.

The most discussed names in the new cabinet have been those which are related to former Chief Ministers of Bihar. Nitish Mishra is the son of late former Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra. He has been a minister before and has once again been included in the cabinet.

Santosh Kumar Suman is the son of former Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi. Manjhi is currently a minister in the central government and his influence in Mahadalit politics is considered increasingly strong. The most shocking name was that of Nishant Kumar. Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant has made a formal entry into politics for the first time by taking oath as a minister. Political experts believe that this is a symbolic change in the politics of Bihar, where the strategy of putting the new generation directly in power is clearly visible.

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Upendra Kushwaha’s son also became minister

Deepak Prakash, son of former Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha, has also been made a minister. Last time too, questions were raised regarding nepotism when he became a minister. Interestingly, Nishant Kumar and Deepak Prakash are not members of any House right now. In such a situation, the path to the Legislative Council is considered open for both.

Strong presence of MP families also

There are many faces in the new cabinet whose political background is directly linked to big political families. Ashok Chaudhary is the son of former minister Mahavir Chaudhary. Now his daughter is also an MP, due to which this family continues to be influential in the politics of Bihar. Shreyasi Singh is the daughter of former Union Minister Digvijay Singh. After gaining recognition as an international shooter, he has also made a strong place in politics. Rama Nishad also comes from a former MP family. She is the wife of a former MP and daughter-in-law from a former Union Minister family.

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Leshi Singh’s example is different

Leshi Singh’s name is also being discussed in political circles, although his case is being considered a little different. She took up politics after her husband’s election defeat. After this, he created a strong base for himself among the public and established his own identity by winning the elections. For this reason, experts believe that it would not be right to keep them within the ambit of dynasty only.

Familyism or political experience?

Nepotism is not a new topic in Bihar politics. The special thing this time is that a new generation of political families is emerging rapidly within the same parties which had done politics against dynasty politics for a long time. Supporters argue that coming from a political family does not mean that the person is ineligible. At the same time, opponents say that this limits the opportunities for grassroots workers. At present, it is certain that the new cabinet of Bihar will be remembered for a long time not only for the balance of power, but also for the new debate of family versus talent.