A realist would argue the opposite. The Kanyakumari-to-Kashmir march’s success may have encouraged the Congress to take a more rigid position on its claim to be the first among equals. It may also clear up any ambiguity on its preferences for a potential coalition leader and prime ministerial candidate. The party’s approach might be a carryover from 2019. A true front of the opposition that is united might not work.
Source: Hindustan Times
Rahul is preparing to embark on yet another protracted march, this time from the northeast to the west. The traction may offer the Congress greater negotiation leverage when dealing with potential allies, but relying solely on the Bharat Jodo Yatra to topple the powerful BJP is an ambitious plan.
It does not appear to be a winning tactic to keep repeating its previous pledges and take the Adani issue to the streets without having a shared agenda that aims to address the BJP’s alleged governance problems. All of these lofty goals would be destroyed by a poor showing in the next Assembly elections. The ruling party will benefit more if it takes its time reaching out to non-BJP parties and responding to coalition demands.
Source: India Today
Nitish Kumar, the chief minister of Bihar, believes the opposition can defeat the BJP if they unify during the Lok Sabha elections. At this juncture, the possibility of their coming together appears remote, unless the Congress springs a surprise.
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