Revival of Congress: Rahul Gandhi's Pivotal Role and Dynastic Politics Debate

Dipankar Bhattacharya, leader of CPI (ML) Liberation, praised Rahul Gandhi for his significant role in the Congress party's revival in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress won 99 seats, a major recovery from 2019. Bhattacharya also criticized the BJP's stance on dynastic politics and pointed out its prevalence in various sectors.

In a significant development for Indian democracy, Dipankar Bhattacharya, leader of the CPI (ML) Liberation, acknowledged the pivotal role played by Rahul Gandhi in the Congress party's revival during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing PTI editors, Bhattacharya emphasized that this revival is 'very central' to the democratic fabric of India.

In a remarkable turnaround, the Congress secured 99 seats, nearly doubling its previous tally of 52 from 2019, and achieved a vote share of 22.34 percent. Bhattacharya noted, 'This time the Congress probably contested around 100 seats less than usual, making this recovery more significant.'

Bhattacharya also touched upon crucial issues like reservation and caste census, previously overlooked by Congress, and the party's newfound vocal stance on crony capitalism. Additionally, he criticized the BJP's 'dynastic' argument, calling it a distraction from more pressing issues, and pointed out the widespread nature of dynasticism across various professions, including the corporate world.

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