Posted 12/3/2023, 11:13:07 AM
Congress Fails to Win State Elections Despite Shunning Allies, Faces Backlash Over Alliance Snub
- Congress ignored and distanced itself from INDIA alliance partners in state elections, but was unable to win on its own
- Some INDIA leaders say Congress defeats will have no impact on alliance, while others criticize Congress
- Opposition leaders point out Congress was waiting for election results before meeting with partners, for more bargaining power
- SP leader suggests Congress loss in MP due to insulting remarks towards Akhilesh Yadav over seat sharing failures
- Shiv Sena leader says MP outcome may have been different if Congress shared seats with alliance partners like SP