Dynasts rule the roost in LS

Over a fifth of sitting legislators have dynastic backgrounds; Congress share highest at 32%

- ARCHIS MOHAN

Nearly 21 per cent (1,107) of the 5,204 sitting Members of Parliament (MPS), Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) and Members of Legislative Councils (MLCs), have dynastic backgrounds, according to an analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR) released on Friday.

Their representation is highest in the Lok Sabha at 31 per cent, and lowest in Assemblies at 20 per cent. The Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Councils report 21 per cent and 22 per cent dynastic representation, respectively.