Leadership Issues: The Congress party has faced challenges related to leadership, with a perceived lack of strong and charismatic leaders. Internal rifts and leadership struggles have led to a weakened image and diminished public trust.
Explained: Why Indian National Congress Loses Public Pulse of India?
New Delhi
(ABC Live): The polling dates of Lok Sabha elections 2024 is all set to be
announced in first week of March, 2023 and all political parties drawing their
respective poll strategies according to their given merits and compulsions.
As per ABC
Political Research team assessment, the Lok Sabha elections 2024 will be contested
between BJP and its Allies and the Indian National Congress and its partners
before making ground based reports on Numbers of seats both the Alliances will
get, ABC Research team tries to analysis the current status of two main parties
of both the blocs.
1951-1957:
The INC was the dominant party, securing a large majority of seats.
1957-1962:
The INC continued to dominate, winning a significant number of seats.
1962-1971:
The INC maintained its strong presence in the Lok Sabha during this period.
1971: The
INC, under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, won a landslide victory.
1977: The
INC faced a defeat in the aftermath of the Emergency, and the Janata Party
coalition came to power.
1980: The
INC, led by Indira Gandhi, returned to power with a significant victory.
1984: The
INC, following the assassination of Indira Gandhi, secured a massive majority
under Rajiv Gandhi.
1989-1991:
The INC faced a decline in seats, and the political landscape became more
fragmented.
1996-2004:
The INC played a role in coalition governments during this period, and its seat
share varied.
2009: The
INC, led by Manmohan Singh, secured a significant number of seats in the Lok
Sabha.
2014: The
INC faced a significant defeat, winning a comparatively smaller number of
seats.
2019: The
INC's seat share in the Lok Sabha further reduced in the general elections.
Why Indian National Congress Loses Public Pulse of India?
The
decline of the Indian National Congress (INC), one of the country's oldest
political parties, has been a complex and multifaceted phenomenon. While it is
challenging to pinpoint a single cause, several factors have contributed to the
fall of the Congress in recent years:
Leadership
Issues: The Congress party has faced challenges related to leadership, with a
perceived lack of strong and charismatic leaders. Internal rifts and leadership
struggles have led to a weakened image and diminished public trust.
Electoral
Performance: The party has experienced a series of electoral setbacks in
various state and national elections. Poor performance in terms of seats and
vote share has eroded the party's influence and credibility among the
electorate.
Lack of
Cohesive Ideology: The Congress party has struggled to articulate a cohesive
and compelling ideology in recent years. A lack of clarity on key policy issues
and a failure to resonate with the evolving aspirations of the electorate have
contributed to its decline.
Corruption
Allegations: The party has been marred by corruption allegations and scandals,
damaging its reputation. Perceptions of corruption have eroded public trust and
contributed to a negative image of the party.
Inability
to Connect with Youth: The Congress has faced challenges in connecting with the
younger demographic. Failure to address the concerns and aspirations of the
youth has resulted in a loss of support from this crucial segment of the
population.
Regional
Politics: The rise of regional parties in various states has diminished the
Congress's influence at the state level. The party's inability to forge strong
alliances and adapt to regional political dynamics has contributed to its
decline.
Communication
Challenges: The Congress has struggled with effective communication strategies.
In the age of social media, the party has sometimes failed to effectively
convey its message and counter the narrative put forth by opponents.