The Congress party faced major setbacks, leading to its defeat in the Rajasthan, Madya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh state assembly elections, the results for which were declared on Sunday. What the voters in Mizoram, Himalayan state has done. Monday will say it all.
Two prominent issues contributed to Congress downfall, say netizens.
Number one is: Influence of Left-leaning Advisors on the Gandhi Family and Congress
Congress party has been adversely affected by the influence of leftist advisors on the Gandhi family, resulting in strategic missteps. Critics argue that the party's direction has been hijacked by these advisors, impacting its appeal to a broader spectrum of voters.
Second is: Overreliance on Social Media Victories, they say.
Another noteworthy concern is the party's tendency to celebrate victories primarily on social media platforms, especially Twitter.
The focus on trending hashtags and online echo chambers, often referred to as the "Khan Market gang," has led to a disconnect from ground realities.
Winning elections on Twitter does not necessarily translate to success at the ballot box.
Others are well-known reasons.
BJP has huge resources at its command which were used to hilt by the saffron parivar. On the other Congress struggled to raise funds.
In Rajasthan Gehlot-Pilot tussle only gave a proverbial last push to throw the Gehlot government in the tailspin. BJP's main plank - Congressmen didn't do anything, but fought amongst themselves on Gehlot and Pilot line- caught imagination of the voters.
Despite these challenges, the Congress party acknowledged the defeat graciously and expressed gratitude to the voters in Telangana and other states they lost.
The party leadership recognized the need for introspection and reaffirmed their commitment to bounce back with renewed vigor-something they have been saying where they lost the polls.
In contrast, the BJP celebrated historic victories in states like Madhya Pradesh, creating a shockwave for the Congress, which had hoped to capitalize on anti-incumbency sentiments.
Congress failed to convince voters about the inadequacies of the two-timer CM and failed to turn the common anti-incumbency sentiments into a voting issue.
The Shivraj Chauhan-led government's third consecutive win marked a significant achievement, posing a challenge for the Congress to reassess its strategies.
With Congress's prominent political family, Sindhias on BJP's side, Congress setbacks were many that scripted its demise for the third time.
As the BJP attempts to leverage these state victories as a referendum on the "Modi magic" leading up to the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the main question arises for the INDIA alliance: Will it fragment or strengthen further?
The BJP's inability to make a substantial impact in Telangana hints at potential hurdles in the south of Vindhyachal and southern states, raising concerns within the party.
But BJP has reason to cheers: Its candidate CV Raman defeated the sitting CM KCR and Congress CM candidate.
Overall, the election outcomes have prompted both the Congress and the BJP to reevaluate their approaches and strategies as they gear up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
What will be outcome in Mizoram, a Christian majority state, which refused to do counting on Sunday as it is Holy for them.
But if Congress wins it then the party can always say, it is 3 by 2. Again it will squeeze Congress into "minoritism".
The political landscape remains dynamic, with alliances, voter sentiments, and regional dynamics playing crucial roles in shaping the trajectory of Indian politics.
