Rajasthan MLA Heera Lal Verma's son not capable to enter politics

At a time when most politicians want their children to follow in their footsteps, become an MLA or get a foreign degree or shine in business, a Rajasthan MLA wants his son to chart his course according to his eligibility.

BJP legislator from Niwai constituency in Tonk district, Heera Lal Verma, does not want his 8th standard pass son, Hansraj, to join politics and considers him good enough for a peon's job, for which Hansraj appeared for an interview on Friday at Krishi Upaj Mandi (Rajasthan State Agriculture Marketing Board) in Ajmer.

A two-time MLA, Verma, who was a state government officer before joining politics, said his son being "less educated" was eligible for this kind of job only and he did not want him to enter politics nor do any other "work which is beyond his capabilities or eligibility".

"My son Hansraj works in a private clinic in Niwai and earns Rs 5,000 per month as this is the only option available to him. I will not encourage him to involve in any work or business which is higher than his capabilities or eligibility," the SC category MLA said.