Mismatched alliance could cost Congress in Delhi, Maharashtra

Political parties often go to great lengths to either seize power or maintain their hold, but sometimes their strategies take unexpected turns, as seen in the Maharashtra elections.

- AJIT MAI NDO LA

The approach taken by Congress in recent times has been surprising. This shift was evident in the Lok Sabha elections, and now, in the Assembly elections, Congress seems to be making significant sacrifices. In Maharashtra, the situation has become such that Congress leaders appear to have sidelined their own leader, Sonia Gandhi, and have instead embraced Balasaheb Thackeray as their leader a figure who has historically opposed and marginalized the Congress party.