NSUI’s drubbing in DUSU elections punctures the hype around Rahul Gandhi’s ‘chhatron ki goonj’ spectacle. It’s a reality check for Congress. Cockroaches’ anti-establishment mood doesn’t automatically make them pro-Congress. And Instagram reels don’t necessarily translate into votes. Gandhi should thank ex-Comrade and NSUI in-charge Kanhaiya Kumar for this valuable lesson.
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