The Congress is like a palace that was built in a grand fashion. But like any old palace it is now in ruins because the later leaders lacked the commitment that had built the party. Earlier the Congress was having members from every section of the society and truly it was a people's party. But now the Congress has condensed into a small family only-the Gandhis.
Any political party have to have many dimensions of thought and social experience. This helps it to make a decision that is touching every life in the country. But when a party tries to gravitate to a single point of importance and ignores all other viewpoints it no longer remains a party. This is the reality of Congress party today that has turned from being the most illustrious party in the history of the country to being the most hated and ridiculed party.
The Gandhi family shares an Italian cultural bond, but that does not imply that they can bring over a mafia styled gang and godfather model of governance to Congress. They have used the party to harbor their family and everybody in it. The result is simple. A party that is not a representation of the people will not be supported by the people. It is like that chair that grows more that its legs. The people who are working in the Congress no longer have any representation and all lights are directed to Rahul Gandhi. But the people never feel any connection to this guy and why should they? They are overshadowed, their efforts are not appreciated publicly. Other than a member of the Gandhi family who has been prominent in the media from the Congress party?
The result is that the party has lost more than 15 states to the BJP in assembly elections and will continue to loose more if they don't take a step. Using the hand to say that 'Ab Bas' to the Family Raj that has been continuing for decades and should choose new leadership for the Congress.
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