India, May 5 -- The 2026 assembly elections have delivered decisive verdicts. But beneath the clarity of these outcomes lies a deeper disruption: India's regional party system is confronting the limits of dynastic politics in a changing social and organisational landscape. For decades, regional parties drew strength from charismatic founders, ideological platforms, and durable social coalitions. Over time, many transitioned into family-led enterprises. The political family at the centre of these parties provided continuity and cohesion. In the last 10 years, many such outfits have undergone leadership transitions which have led to closure of leadership pipelines, crimped organisational mobility, and prevented renewal of social coalitions. T...