Is dynastic politics good or bad for the country?

With national elections round the corner, every political party is busy
making its strategy against the other. And now-a-days every party is
attacking the other about dynastic politics; son taking over the reins
after his father and so on.

Though there are such leaders in almost every political establishment

who have followed the footsteps of their family members to enter into
politics. But whether it is good or bad for the country, let’s find out:-

Good for the nation

1. In dynastic politics, the person entering into politics already holds a

lot of experience about the work he is ought to do and is not a novice
as he has already seen his family doing the same.

2. If a person who comes after his father or any other family member,
commits any mistake there is a lot of help and advice which he can
receive from his elders.

3. Dynastic politics isn’t a sign of lack of capability. We can’t conclude

that the person doesn’t have ability to enter politics and is there only
because of his family strongholds.

4. In dynastic politics there is no fight for the successor of power; this

helps in escaping the fight and grudges among the contenders for the
top position.

5. There is a personal aspect to dynastic politics. When a family

continues ruling, there is this sort of bond created between the nation
and the rulers.

6. All over the world, dynastic politics has given some brilliant
politicians; even in India.

7. Dynastic politics may lower the entry barrier but ultimately it is the
performance of the individual which gets him to the top.
Bad for the nation

1. Dynastic politics enables only those leaders who have strong

connections to come forward and take the charge irrespective of the
ability of that person.

2. Dynastic politics discourages young and new talents to come

forward and join politics.

3. There is very less public participation in dynastic politics and

people have very less or no option to choose as a leader.

4. In many nations where there is dynastic rule, absence of democracy

has been observed like in gulf nations.

5. At times, less capable or even incapable leaders are imposed upon

the nation in the name of dynasty.

6. Dynastic politics in a country like India will mar the basic spirit of
democracy and our constitution.

Conclusion

Politics is completely dependent on the type of leaders it creates. So

dynastic politics can be fruitful for the country only if it ensures that
good and competent leaders are allowed to come forward. Otherwise it
can create a void of good politicians in the nation.
Career ride

THE PROS AND CONS OF MIGRATION

There are many arguments about the advantages and disadvantages of migration and how it has
affected us locally.
Impacts on host countries
Positive
Job vacancies and skills gaps can be filled.
Economic growth can be sustained.
Services to an ageing population can be maintained when there are insufficient young people locally.
The pension gap can be filled by the contributions of new young workers and they also pay taxes.
 Immigrants bring energy and innovation.
Host countries are enriched by cultural diversity.
Failing schools (and those with falling numbers) can be transformed.
Negative
Depression of wages may occur but this seems to be temporary.
Having workers willing to work for relatively low pay may allow employers to ignore productivity,
training and innovation.
Migrants may be exploited.
Increases in population can put pressure on public services.
Unemployment may rise if there are unrestricted numbers of incomers.
There may be integration difficulties and friction with local people.
Large movements of people lead to more security monitoring.
Ease of movement may facilitate organised crime and people trafficking.
Impacts on countries of origin
Positive
Developing countries benefit from remittances (payments sent home by migrants) that now often
outstrip foreign aid.
Unemployment is reduced and young migrants enhance their life prospects.
Returning migrants bring savings, skills and international contacts.
Negative
Economic disadvantage through the loss of young workers
Loss of highly trained people, especially health workers
Social problems for children left behind or growing up without a wider family circle
What are the Effects of Increased Migration Locally?
An Oxford Economics research study published by the Department of Employment and Learning
(DEL) concluded that migrant workers had helped maintain an adequate labour supply to fuel the
2004–2008 economic boom. The availability of migrant labour seems to have made the difference
between some businesses surviving, or in the case of food processing, not needing to relocate
production abroad. (The authors quote a survey of 600 businesses where 31% said that migrants
were important in the survival of their organisation and this rose to 50% in health and social care and
agriculture.)
In addition the study indicated that migrants have
 facilitated growth in the economy;
 brought benefits to the tourism industry through the development of new air routes;
 had a positive influence on the productivity or efficiency of local workers;
 contributed new ideas and a fresh approach to firms;
 and greater cultural links with developing nations that will prove useful in growing international
trade.
The Economic, Labour Market and Skills Impacts of Migrant Workers in Northern Ireland
In addition to these economic benefits, incomers have helped the health and care services to
continue functioning; contributed to cultural diversity; and increased the vitality, especially of some
rural schools.
Summary
It is clear that immigration can be beneficial for migrants, but only if their rights are protected
properly. It can also be economically beneficial for both countries of origin and host countries;
however, with present economic and trading structures it is the rich and powerful countries that
benefit most. Migration brings social and cultural pressures that need to be taken into account in
planning for future services.
Migration also has the potential for bringing peoples together culturally but friction occurs if efforts
are not made to dispel the myths held by local people. It is also essential to provide good information
about the local way of life to newcomers and ensure opportunities for people to mix and integrate.
Where the economic preconditions exist, migration is inevitable. When people try to prevent
immigration it just goes underground.
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