Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
Has India given up diplomacy altogether in dealing with two nuclear armed neighbours. No dialogue with Pakistan for a decade, not even a High Commissioner in residence. A tense standoff with China in Ladakh since the summer of 2020. Smaller neighbours, including Bangladesh, do not pose a military threat but all those relationships are frayed. What beneficial outcome are steadily increasing defence outlays meant to achieve. Unable to hire conventional soldiers, now turning to Agnipath, which even Nepali Gurkhas do not accept.
Has India given up diplomacy altogether in dealing with two nuclear armed neighbours. No dialogue with Pakistan for a decade, not even a High Commissioner in residence. A tense standoff with China in Ladakh since the summer of 2020. Smaller neighbours, including Bangladesh, do not pose a military threat but all those relationships are frayed. What beneficial outcome are steadily increasing defence outlays meant to achieve. Unable to hire conventional soldiers, now turning to Agnipath, which even Nepali Gurkhas do not accept.