Balen Shah’s irresponsible statement about border encroachments shows that just getting elected with a landslide mandate that is propelled by street protests isn’t enough. You must learn governance, too. You can use rap to win elections, can’t carry it into state policy. Serious legacy issues must be addressed, not exacerbated.
Congress continues to shrink beyond South India. Gandhis can’t rebuild it on social media
Congress loss in Himachal Pradesh civic polls, preceded by its dismal show in Punjab and Gujarat local body elections, comes as a reality check. Kerala victory only underlined its geographical limits. Beyond South India, it’s shrinking by the day. Gandhis can’t rebuild the Congress from their social media comfort zone.
Himachal Pradesh alternates between Congress and BJP. If the Congress loses next time, it would have no geographical presence outside South India.