Eliminating Dynastic (Varasatva) Politics for Sustainable Development in Andhra Pradesh
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Dynastic (Varasatva) politics remains a defining feature of Andhra Pradesh’s political system, particularly within the Telugu Desam Party and the YSR Congress Party. National studies show that nearly 25– 30% of legislators in India come from political families, and Andhra Pradesh reflects similar patterns at the Assembly and parliamentary levels. Since the 2014 bifurcation, the state has faced revenue deficits exceeding ₹20,000 crore annually and unemployment concerns despite welfare expansion. This study argues that reducing dynastic dominance can strengthen internal party democracy, improve accountability, and promote sustainable development through merit-based leadership and transparent governance.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Electoral Systems and Political Participation
Indian Economic and Social Development
South Asian Studies and Conflicts
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International journal of research and scientific innovation
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 1457–1466
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN