1 year, 7 months ago

3 key hurdles will define Rahul’s future in politics

Rahul Gandhi made a comeback in Parliament this week with a speech during a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi government. Notwithstanding the content and structure of Gandhi’s speech, what does his return mean for emerging politics; especially when the opposition is making its first serious attempt to present a united front against the BJP government? The Congress’s devastating losses in 2014 and 2019, in addition to Gandhi’s loss in the family pocket borough of Amethi in 2019, severely damaged his carefully curated image between 2004 and 2012. As the Congress plans the second leg of the Bharat Jodo Yatra, Gandhi also needs to make a choice on his positioning against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Congress will definitely try to exploit Gandhi’s moment in the sun after his disqualification and return to Parliament, and if the party performs reasonably well in the assembly elections scheduled later this year, expect more consternation.

Hindustan Times

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