Power & patriarchy: From Karunanidhi vs MGR to KCR’s children, why succession in regional parties often ends in a coup

Succession struggles plague Indian regional parties. Family feuds are common. The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) faces a crisis with Kavitha Kalvakuntla's exit. Patriarchy influences heir selection. Examples include Karunanidhi's family and the Reddy siblings' dispute. KCR's family mirrors this trend. Kavitha's resignation impacts her political future. The BRS succession battle continues. The party's future is uncertain.