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The Self-Destruction of India's Congress Party: Internal Factionalism Overshadows BJP Opposition
Nov 29, 2025 09:13 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis explores how the once-dominant Congress party in India appears to be orchestrating its own political downfall through intense internal factionalism and leadership struggles. From Karnataka to Bihar, the article examines how power struggles between prominent Congress leaders have undermined the party's electoral prospects and organizational cohesion, potentially causing greater damage than opposition from the ruling BJP. The piece questions whether Congress can overcome its identity crisis and internal divisions before fading into political irrelevance.
Jan Suraaj Party Announces Complete Organizational Restructuring Following Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 23, 2025 10:22 am CST
Following a significant electoral setback in the Bihar assembly elections, Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has dissolved all its organizational units and announced plans for comprehensive restructuring. Senior leaders will oversee the rebuilding process across 12 divisions of Bihar while investigating internal factors that contributed to the party's poor performance.
Tejashwi Yadav Congratulates Nitish Kumar While Facing Party Crisis After Bihar Election Defeat
Nov 20, 2025 08:18 pm CST
After RJD's significant electoral defeat in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav congratulates Nitish Kumar on becoming Chief Minister for the tenth time while dealing with internal party turmoil and family conflicts. Despite offering to step down as Opposition Leader, Lalu Yadav insisted his son continue leading the party in the assembly following their drop from 75 seats in 2020 to just 25 in the recent elections.
Prashant Kishor Draws Mahabharata Parallel After Jan Suraaj's Bihar Election Debut: "Righteous Will Ultimately Win"
Nov 19, 2025 05:40 pm CST
After his Jan Suraaj Party's electoral debut yielded no wins in Bihar's Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor remains undeterred, comparing his political journey to the Mahabharata's Abhimanyu story. Despite capturing 3.4% vote share and influencing outcomes in 33 constituencies where their votes exceeded victory margins, Kishor maintains his commitment to Bihar's transformation, suggesting that like in the epic, initial setbacks don't determine final outcomes.
Ahmed Patel's Daughter Challenges Congress to Adapt to Modern Indian Political Landscape After Bihar Defeat
Nov 19, 2025 01:40 am CST
Mumtaz Patel, daughter of Congress veteran Ahmed Patel, delivers a candid critique of her party's outdated strategies following poor performance in Bihar elections. She argues that power concentration among disconnected leaders has led to repeated failures, emphasizing that Congress must evolve its approach to remain relevant in today's changed political environment despite maintaining its position as the principal opposition party with nationwide presence.
Prashant Kishor Takes Responsibility for Bihar Election Loss, Challenges JDU to Fulfill Rs 2 Lakh Promise
Nov 18, 2025 03:49 pm CST
Following Jan Suraaj's defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, Prashant Kishor has taken full responsibility while observing a day of silence. Despite his party's failure to win any seats against the dominant NDA alliance, Kishor vows to continue in politics but promises to retire if Nitish Kumar's government fulfills its alleged pre-election promise of Rs 2 lakh payments to 1.5 crore women, claiming this was a key factor in the NDA's landslide victory.
National Conference Faces Historic Defeat in Budgam as Estranged MP Celebrates Omar Abdullah's Political Setback
Nov 15, 2025 01:58 am CST
The National Conference party suffered a significant defeat in the Budgam bye-elections, with estranged MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi celebrating this as a victory against Chief Minister Omar Abdullah. This historic loss in a traditional NC stronghold highlights growing internal tensions and shifting political dynamics in Jammu and Kashmir, marking the first time since 1957 that the party has lost control of this central Kashmir constituency.
Brazil Supreme Court Rejects Bolsonaro's Appeal Against 27-Year Prison Sentence for Coup Attempt
Nov 08, 2025 05:30 am CST
Brazil's Supreme Court panel has rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal against his 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup following his 2022 electoral defeat. Justices ruled there was sufficient evidence of Bolsonaro's involvement in plans to overthrow the government after losing to President Lula, maintaining his conviction despite defense arguments claiming overlapping charges.
Conservative Party's Fight for Survival: Badenoch's Blueprint Amid Rising Reform UK Challenge
Oct 09, 2025 02:12 am CST
Britain's Conservative Party faces an existential crisis as leader Kemi Badenoch calls for a return to core principles while polls show the party heading toward historic losses. Once an electoral powerhouse that governed Britain for decades, the Tories now struggle against Labour and the rising Reform UK party led by Nigel Farage, with recent polls suggesting they could be reduced to just 45 MPs in the next election.
Japan Political Party To Install AI Leader
Sep 16, 2025 07:50 pm CST
An upstart Japanese political party said it will install an artificial intelligence as leader after its maverick founder quit following a disastrous showing in recent elections.