Family monopoly in politics is a major problem before democracy in India. Monopoly of just one family in politics reduces democratic space. Common people cannot participate in the public sector.

Family monopoly is politics refer to the issue where top positions in different political parties in India are taken by family members of a well-known leader. It harks back to the monarchical system of ascension was the son succeeded the father on the throne in kingdoms. Several political parties in India have been present since before Independence. Even with proper constitutions outlining their rules and regulations, there is a propensity to favour family members of the existing president of said parties. This is a major problem in Indian democracy as it goes against the most basic principal of the ideology which is ‘liberty, equality and fraternity.’ With family monopoly, the equality of party members comes under scrutiny. If one member is favoured more because of nepotism, the other members who don’t have that advantage lose out on equal treatment. Political party members also lose out on their liberty to choose a more eligible member because of dynastic succession. Thus, political parties in India need to move out from hold of the family monopoly to remain true to the ideals of democracy.