New dynasties spring up for Lok Sabha polls

Succession remains the hottest ticket in Indian politics as sons, daughters and daughters-in-law continue to piggyback their way into state assemblies and Parliament. A Mail Today round-up of key states reveals this to be true across party lines and state borders. Take Rajasthan and Karnataka first. Prominent among those who want to launch the political career of their sons, daughters and daughters-in-law and are seeking Lok Sabha tickets for them include Karnataka Congress leaders M. Veerappa Moily, pitching for his son Harsha, and Rajasthan Governor Margaret Alva, pushing her son Nivedith.

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