Maharashtra is all set to hold its single-phase Assembly elections on November 20, 2024. The election is crucial, with major political parties like BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), Shiv Sena, NCP, and NCP (SP) competing for 288 Assembly seats. The votes will be counted on November 23, 2024, three days after polling, as announced by the Election Commission of India on October 15, 2024. However, a growing role of nepotism in politics can be seen. Many prominent political families in Maharashtra are fielding their relatives or close kin as candidates, which highlights the increasing dominance of family legacies in the state`s politics. Several well-known political figures are preparing to pass on their political influence to their children or relatives, ensuring their family’s continued presence in the political scene. Let`s take a closer look at some of these families.