One year of Uddhav: The good side of dynasty

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray is the son of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray.

It is a common perception that dynasty is not good in politics. The reason is that the son just inherits the father's position without being tested for it. A non-dynast would have to really work hard and struggle a lot to secure a position, whereas her/his daughter/son will just get the post automatically and may not inherit the 'hardworkingness.'

However, there is also a feeling that many and politicians are very violent and very scheming. If dynasts do not inherit a hardworking personality from their father/mother, isn't it possible that they do not inherit the bad elements as well?

Uddhav Thackeray is a dynast. One may find certain 'bad elements' Uddhav Thackeray has not 'inherited.' Read on to know what has happened over the past one year.

This article is a multi part article about the one year rule of Uddhav Thackeray. The parts are as follows:

1. Uddhav Thackeray's statements about coronavirus
2. Significant changes in Shiv Sena
3. Challenges the three party government has faced being together
4. Does Uddhav have something more awaiting him?

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