Haryana Elections: 5 reasons why Congress failed to put up a strong fight against BJP despite anti-incumbency
anti-incumbency trends, with voters eager for change after each government’s term.
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In recent elections, this wave of discontent should have favored the Congress party, particularly against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), whose five-year tenure faced criticism over unemployment, agrarian distress, and governance issues. Yet, despite the prevailing anti-incumbency sentiment, Congress is expected to lose this election.
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The expectations of such outcome can be attributed to several key factors, including internal factionalism, leadership issues, and the BJP’s ability to navigate its challenges effectively.
Leadership Vacuum and Factionalism
One of the most significant reasons for Congress’s expected failure can be its internal factionalism and lack of a clear, united leadership. The Congress party in Haryana has long struggled with infighting between various factions, especially between senior leaders like former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Kumari Shelja. While Hooda commands a strong support base among Jat voters, Shelja appeals to Dalit voters, making both leaders crucial for Congress’s electoral fortunes. However, the lack of harmony between them led to a divided campaign and weakened the party’s outreach.
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