Why Rahul Gandhi Must Evolve to Stay Electorally Relevant

Rahul Gandhi faces growing criticism for Congress's inability to maintain consistent electoral success, leaving supporters questioning his leadership strategy. He must change his approach if he wants to remain electorally relevant.

Rahul Gandhi is facing criticism for Congress's repeated electoral failures, highlighting a need for change in his leadership approach to remain relevant in Indian politics.

The Congress party's poor performance in the Maharashtra assembly elections and Rahul Gandhi's indifferent attitude towards these losses have raised concerns about his strategic planning and commitment.

In the 2022 Gujarat Assembly elections, Rahul Gandhi did not campaign, leading to a significant loss for Congress, which only secured 17 seats compared to its previous 77, while the BJP made a record win with 156 seats.

There is a recurring pattern of Congress performing well in one election and failing in the next, particularly in states with direct Congress-BJP rivalry, raising questions about the party's ability to maintain support among voters and legislators.

Rahul Gandhi's criticism of business tycoon Adani is inconsistent, as he remains silent on Adani's donations to a university through Congress's Telangana CM, raising doubts about the party's strategic intentions.

In Maharashtra, despite winning a majority of Lok Sabha seats, the Congress failed to secure a significant number of Assembly seats, revealing a disconnect in electoral strategy and voter behavior.

Speculation arises about an unwritten agreement where Congress prioritises alliance partners at its own expense, which could lead to the party's marginalisation if continued.

Rahul Gandhi needs to address difficult questions from supporters, particularly those from minorities and oppressed classes, regarding his electoral strategy and inconsistency in addressing election results.