The titled are not always entitled

Though dynasty remains vitally influential in electoral politics — and a focus of growing resentment among those who believe Indian society is generally becoming more meritocratic — it may not be as significant a force as it looks at first sight. The most important politicians found another route to the top: in the upper echelons of many parties, the paramount leaders are not beneficiaries of nepotism, and this does not seem likely to change any time soon.

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