It isn't everyday that you leave a plush job with an MNC to enter the dust and grime of the political field. But Sachin Pilot has done just that. Reason: he inherits a splendid legacy and a certain career in the "dirty" profession.
Father Rajesh Pilot died as a sitting five-time MP from Rajasthan and, more importantly, as one the most high-profile leaders of India's Grand Old Party.
Mother Rama kept the Dausa seat secure for the family the last time round, but the son seems to have decided that it was high time to jump on to the bandwagon.
Rajesh Pilot
Entry into politics: 1979
Top Post: Union Minister of State
Best known for: Being a mass leader and potential prime minister
Party: Congress
Constituency: Dausa parliamentary constituency
Rama Pilot (wife)
Entry into politics: 1999
Top Post: Member of Parliament
Best known for: Succeeding Rajesh Pilot in Dausa
Party: Congress
Constituency: Dausa parliamentary constituency
In this election: Campaigning
Sachin Pilot (son)
Entry into politics: 2004
Best known for: Quitting his MNC job to join politics
Party: Congress
Constituency: Dausa parliamentary constituency
In this election: Contesting