New Delhi, February 22: The resignation of former Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Bora, citing ‘disrespect’ within the party, has reignited questions about Congress‘s deteriorating political standing and the role of its central leadership. Bora’s decision to join the BJP just before elections has intensified discussions about organizational weaknesses and internal strife.
Political analysts believe that Congress units in several states are becoming marginalized due to internal factionalism, mutual distrust, and a lack of coordination with allied parties. Critics argue that the alleged ‘sluggishness’ in decision-making at the top and the failure to intervene timely are contributing to the party’s ongoing decline.
In Karnataka, a long-standing power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar persists. Despite Rahul Gandhi‘s meetings, differences remain unresolved.
In Himachal Pradesh, a conflict over the state presidency has emerged between the factions of Sukhu and Pratibha Singh. The party attempted to dissolve the state unit to restore balance, but discontent continues.
In Delhi, where Congress once held power for 15 years under Sheila Dikshit, the party now struggles to present a united front. In Haryana, the rift between Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Selja has jeopardized the party’s prospects for the 2025 assembly elections.
Punjab has seen damage to the party’s image due to clashes between Captain Amarinder Singh and Navjot Singh Sidhu. Although Charanjit Singh Channi was later given responsibility, significant harm had already occurred.
Despite dissolving its organization in Uttar Pradesh, Congress has failed to revive itself. The party is also facing turmoil in northeastern states, particularly Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
In West Bengal, the Trinamool Congress, led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has distanced itself from Congress. In Jharkhand, the alliance with Hemant Soren’s party has not yielded expected results.
In Bihar, despite an alliance with the RJD, Congress is perceived as a ‘burden.’ The organization in Odisha continues to weaken. In Rajasthan, the conflict between Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot is believed to be a major reason for the party’s loss of power in 2023. The party has also failed to challenge the BJP in Gujarat and Maharashtra for over two decades.
In Tamil Nadu, despite an alliance with the DMK, disagreements over seat sharing are creating an uncomfortable situation ahead of upcoming elections.
Overall, persistent factionalism, leadership crises, and a lack of coordination with allies have weakened Congress’s position. This raises the question: Are the party’s current challenges a result of the strategies and intervention style of its top leadership, particularly Rahul Gandhi?
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