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The stinking scandals under the UPA II regime indeed brought the Congress Party down, and Rahul Gandhi was sleep-walking at that time. But he has worked hard in the last two federal elections and proved that he has the right stuff. One has to consider the BJP money power and religious fanaticism that he had to deal with. No one else would have succeeded either. Congress Party is in the best position to fight BJP nationally, and Rahul Gandhi is the best person to lead it. Moreover, age is on his side. -ReformAdvocate.com
As democratic nation we need Congress, not the Congress of Gandhis but Congress as an alternative to BJP . Congress, NCP, SP, TMC, DMK, PDP, NC are family satraps and BJP is absolute opposite. That is the reason Congress lost strong leaders like Himanta Sarma, Sindhia to BJP.
Currently, Congress can only be a party to be counted as loser (not challenger) against BJP. This is not good. Congress for sake of nation (not Gandhis) must reorganize
I am not a fan of bjp under modi shah but articles such as this one keep me with them.
From the article “Rahul Gandhi, for instance, is well-meaning, with an idea of an inclusive social fabric (his janeu-dhari Brahmin tag notwithstanding) that is much-needed in an era dominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s polarising politics.”
So calling oneself a brahmin makes one less inclusive? Or does inclusive mean exclude Brahmins?
Suporting casteist leaders to win elections is having an idea of ‘inclusive social fabric”? Wow
Congress doesn’t need Chintan Shivirs, it needs Chetna Shivirs. A cowering dog with tail in the hind legs can’t shoo others off , it needs to bark to be heard and respected. Sleeping dogs can’t have Chintan, chetna is neede for chintan, Congress chief ministers are all for the Gandhis to keep their seats warm. If the Gandhis can’t leave Congress let the Congress leave the Gandhis, It’s high time, madam has had her innings, it needs new batsmen and bowlers. The party is being squeezed and strangled, no need to watit till there is no breath left. Why are the other Congress leaders so impotent, that should be discussed, power is sntched and not received as a kahartat, other leaders should snatch it from the failing hands of the Gandhis. Otherwise, Congress is a FAILING PARTY, WITH A FLALING LEADER AND FLUSTERD FOLLOWERS. REAL CONGRESSMEN SHOULD WAKEUP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.
Throughout in last 20 years or so, media was quite indulgent about Congress and its Royalty.
At last, when it is not possible to defend, indefensible, media has come to some right conclusion.
For national sake it’s imperative that the Congress rejuvenate itself. And for that to happen it’s now imperative that it split. Leave the lazy Gandhis with equally lazy cabal of sycophants. Let the leaders who are actually willing to put in the hard work on the ground a la Tejaswi Yadav in Bihar or Reddy in AP, move away with a new faction.
the author has hit the nail on the head. It is a tragedy that a premier political party is held to ransom by a family – more specifically by an individual Mrs. sonia gandhi. i am almost sure that robert vadra and family would take over the party because rahul gandhi with all his faults is still a decent man.
Even more then the Congress it is the author who is in denial, still believing in the Congress and chances of it’s revival. It’s electoral victories, few and far between, are nothing more then what is called a ‘ dead cat bounce’. The party’s mascot was unable to even hold on to Amethi, his family’s constituency, for decades. Other then esoteric ideas like secularism, inclusive politics which the Congress and it’s lackeys tom tom about, without actually practising any of them, there is nothing that the Congress has to offer. With a privileged and entitled dynast, who never had to work for a living, spouting failed leftist and ‘povertarian’ philosophies whilst living the good life himself, there is only so much that the voters can be conned into. And what now sees is the result.
I can’t recall when last I read such an impressive, hard-hitting article against the “Grand Old Party”. I have an issue or two about a point here and there, but that doesn’t come in the way of acknowledging that Ruhi Tewari’s piece is comprehensive in analyzing the malaise. As a BJP supporter/ voter, I can barely hide my glee at the sycophantic moves of the family’s defender – as an Indian, I feel a responsible, progressive opposition party is a must.
Amazing how The Print devotes pages upon pages to “the Gandhis” when there are so many other more important issues.
Please let these insignificant folk fade away……..
Yes , why so many media people wants revival of congress only . People are voting bjp because their is no other credible alternative . Why don’t u waste your time finding that other alternatives ?
POOHI is a CONGRASS journalist.
She describes BJP’S equal rights for all polarizing.
She describes 10 years of her party rule which was marred by extensive corruption and a open support to NGO’s involved in conversion as well meaning and inclusive of social fabric . Whose best example is branding of HINDUS as PERPETRATORS of violence.
She is wasting her time posing as a journalist. Her talent of being in cohorts with fake SECULARISM makes her a perfect candidate for congrass.
I don’t understand. Ruhi Tiwari is a staff writer of The Print. How can her writing be “personal opinion”?
Coming to the topic, congress is adopting the maxim of Homoeopathic medicine – Similia similibus curantur – If a medicine produces certain symptoms in a healthy person, it will cure disease of same symptoms in a sick person”. Congress is using Gandhis as medicine for the Gandhi ailment of Congress!
Good question, which will not be replied. They will only talk with you for subscriptions.
None of the 23 letter writers is capable or willing to take over the leadership of the congress. The congress leadership is protected by the surrounding parasites, the present tussle is between the established ones not willing to go down without a fight. The leadership is smart and knows how to tackle the dependents.
Because congress is not a political party but family owned enterprise wit 100 % share holding with gandhi’s
The stinking scandals under the UPA II regime indeed brought the Congress Party down, and Rahul Gandhi was sleep-walking at that time. But he has worked hard in the last two federal elections and proved that he has the right stuff. One has to consider the BJP money power and religious fanaticism that he had to deal with. No one else would have succeeded either. Congress Party is in the best position to fight BJP nationally, and Rahul Gandhi is the best person to lead it. Moreover, age is on his side. -ReformAdvocate.com
As democratic nation we need Congress, not the Congress of Gandhis but Congress as an alternative to BJP . Congress, NCP, SP, TMC, DMK, PDP, NC are family satraps and BJP is absolute opposite. That is the reason Congress lost strong leaders like Himanta Sarma, Sindhia to BJP.
Currently, Congress can only be a party to be counted as loser (not challenger) against BJP. This is not good. Congress for sake of nation (not Gandhis) must reorganize
I am not a fan of bjp under modi shah but articles such as this one keep me with them.
From the article “Rahul Gandhi, for instance, is well-meaning, with an idea of an inclusive social fabric (his janeu-dhari Brahmin tag notwithstanding) that is much-needed in an era dominated by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)’s polarising politics.”
So calling oneself a brahmin makes one less inclusive? Or does inclusive mean exclude Brahmins?
Suporting casteist leaders to win elections is having an idea of ‘inclusive social fabric”? Wow
A simple question to the author
Imagine Shaw is Congress President , Modi is PM candidate , how many seats congress can win ?
Congress doesn’t need Chintan Shivirs, it needs Chetna Shivirs. A cowering dog with tail in the hind legs can’t shoo others off , it needs to bark to be heard and respected. Sleeping dogs can’t have Chintan, chetna is neede for chintan, Congress chief ministers are all for the Gandhis to keep their seats warm. If the Gandhis can’t leave Congress let the Congress leave the Gandhis, It’s high time, madam has had her innings, it needs new batsmen and bowlers. The party is being squeezed and strangled, no need to watit till there is no breath left. Why are the other Congress leaders so impotent, that should be discussed, power is sntched and not received as a kahartat, other leaders should snatch it from the failing hands of the Gandhis. Otherwise, Congress is a FAILING PARTY, WITH A FLALING LEADER AND FLUSTERD FOLLOWERS. REAL CONGRESSMEN SHOULD WAKEUP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.
Throughout in last 20 years or so, media was quite indulgent about Congress and its Royalty.
At last, when it is not possible to defend, indefensible, media has come to some right conclusion.
Please do have a national TV channel
For national sake it’s imperative that the Congress rejuvenate itself. And for that to happen it’s now imperative that it split. Leave the lazy Gandhis with equally lazy cabal of sycophants. Let the leaders who are actually willing to put in the hard work on the ground a la Tejaswi Yadav in Bihar or Reddy in AP, move away with a new faction.
Why Indians were slaves for thousand years look no further than the congress party workers and leaders.
Everyone knows the failed leader if you may call a leader.
Openly these people just say the opposite.
What is this majboori that none in congress after seeing the reality knowing the reality, yet proclaims enslavement to the Gandhi family.
We have been voting these people in power for 70 years. Their loyalty is towards a family not nation.
This is where a reminder is in order India is not Gandhi and Gandhi is not India.
the author has hit the nail on the head. It is a tragedy that a premier political party is held to ransom by a family – more specifically by an individual Mrs. sonia gandhi. i am almost sure that robert vadra and family would take over the party because rahul gandhi with all his faults is still a decent man.
Even more then the Congress it is the author who is in denial, still believing in the Congress and chances of it’s revival. It’s electoral victories, few and far between, are nothing more then what is called a ‘ dead cat bounce’. The party’s mascot was unable to even hold on to Amethi, his family’s constituency, for decades. Other then esoteric ideas like secularism, inclusive politics which the Congress and it’s lackeys tom tom about, without actually practising any of them, there is nothing that the Congress has to offer. With a privileged and entitled dynast, who never had to work for a living, spouting failed leftist and ‘povertarian’ philosophies whilst living the good life himself, there is only so much that the voters can be conned into. And what now sees is the result.
I can’t recall when last I read such an impressive, hard-hitting article against the “Grand Old Party”. I have an issue or two about a point here and there, but that doesn’t come in the way of acknowledging that Ruhi Tewari’s piece is comprehensive in analyzing the malaise. As a BJP supporter/ voter, I can barely hide my glee at the sycophantic moves of the family’s defender – as an Indian, I feel a responsible, progressive opposition party is a must.
Amazing how The Print devotes pages upon pages to “the Gandhis” when there are so many other more important issues.
Please let these insignificant folk fade away……..
Yes , why so many media people wants revival of congress only . People are voting bjp because their is no other credible alternative . Why don’t u waste your time finding that other alternatives ?
POOHI is a CONGRASS journalist.
She describes BJP’S equal rights for all polarizing.
She describes 10 years of her party rule which was marred by extensive corruption and a open support to NGO’s involved in conversion as well meaning and inclusive of social fabric . Whose best example is branding of HINDUS as PERPETRATORS of violence.
She is wasting her time posing as a journalist. Her talent of being in cohorts with fake SECULARISM makes her a perfect candidate for congrass.
I don’t understand. Ruhi Tiwari is a staff writer of The Print. How can her writing be “personal opinion”?
Coming to the topic, congress is adopting the maxim of Homoeopathic medicine – Similia similibus curantur – If a medicine produces certain symptoms in a healthy person, it will cure disease of same symptoms in a sick person”. Congress is using Gandhis as medicine for the Gandhi ailment of Congress!
Will the author tell us that in the backdrop of 1984 and Shah bano how she concludes that Congress in inclusive and secular
Well said, Ranjan.
Good question, which will not be replied. They will only talk with you for subscriptions.
None of the 23 letter writers is capable or willing to take over the leadership of the congress. The congress leadership is protected by the surrounding parasites, the present tussle is between the established ones not willing to go down without a fight. The leadership is smart and knows how to tackle the dependents.