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Congress's Survival Toolkit

The editorial "Whither Congress Revival" made interesting reading, discussing the possibility of the Congress party returning to power in India in 2029.

After the 2024 general elections, Congress saw a surprising resurgence, nearly touching the 100-seat mark, and Rahul Gandhi assumed the role of leader of Opposition for the first time.

This shift has energised the I.N.D.I.A alliance, which includes Congress and other opposition parties, positioning them as a more formidable bloc against the BJP.

Analysts argue that Congress must rebuild its grassroots base, especially in states where it has faded into irrelevance.

Congress must rebuild its grassroots base.

Author's summary: Congress party's resurgence in India.

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The Shillong Times The Shillong Times — 2025-10-27

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