BMC Elections: Nepotism Reigns on 43 Seats; Leaders' Kin Dominate Candidacy

• BMC elections see widespread nepotism, with 43 seats featuring relatives of political leaders.
• Despite claims of 'workers' elections', major parties like BJP, Shiv Sena, NCP, and Congress field family members.
• A BJP MLA, known for criticizing nepotism, has three family members contesting, raising questions.
• The trend causes discontent among long-serving party workers who are sidelined.
• Leaders' prestige is directly tied to the success of their family candidates, making this election crucial.

Why It Matters: BMC elections reveal rampant nepotism, with leaders' relatives dominating 43 seats across parties.