Politics

In Indian politics, inheriting a party legacy does not automatically translate into the ability to run it effectively. Managing a political party—especially one built around personality worship—is no “easy meal.” On the contrary, legacy often becomes a heavy burden, as the successor is constantly compared with the founder. This comparison alone can turn into the biggest reason for failure. The experience of Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav makes this reality evident. Despite his education abroad and early entry into politics, Akhilesh could not run the party with the authority and effectiveness expected of Mulayam Singh Yadav’s political heir. The weakening of the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh paved the way for the BJP to return to power twice in succession. Against this back...

Patna, Bihar: In Bihar’s political corridors, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s subtle “homeopathic” style of political management has once again made headlines. This time, the focus is on JDU MP Girdhari Yadav from Banka, whose influence within the party appears to be gradually eroding. Political observers believe recent public events have offered a clear glimpse of this strategic sidelining. The Mandaur Mahotsav and Bausi Fair Incident The effect of Nitish Kumar’s “homeopathic treatment” became evident at the Mandaur Mahotsav cum Bausi Fair. The fair was supposed to be attended by Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Sinha, but both skipped the event. The real sign of political maneuvering became visible on 14 January, the opening day of the fair. As per the schedule, M...