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Insights into Dynastic Background and Gatekeeping in 18th Lok Sabha
Gatekeepers
79.6% of the MPs are either Dynasts, have Serious Criminal Background or 5 Crorepatis.
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Dynasts
31.7% of the MPs are Dynasts. Out of this 72.1% are second generation dynast.
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Women Dynasts
Out of 74 elected women MPs, 63.5% are from Dynastic background.
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Self-made
20.4% of the Politicians are Self-made and only 8.1% overcame all the three barriers to Political Entry
Top 11 Methods of Entry into the 18th Lok Sabha
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