Congress 2024: Turbulent Year of Electoral Battles and Political Challenges

In 2024, the Congress faced electoral setbacks, securing only 99 seats in national elections, while struggling in assembly polls. The party mourned former PM Manmohan Singh's demise and witnessed Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's electoral debut. Despite its efforts to control narratives, internal issues and controversies plagued its performance.

In a challenging electoral year, the Congress grappled with political setbacks in 2024, gaining only 99 seats in national polls after previously declining to 52 in 2019. While attempting to project control over election narratives, the party faced significant internal hurdles and controversies.

Notably, the party lost its influential figure, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92, impacting party morale. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's entry to Parliament marked a new era, yet the Congress' combative strategies against Prime Minister Modi failed to translate into substantial electoral gains.

Congress engaged in various campaigns, but comments from leaders and internal disputes weakened its foothold. The ruling BJP criticized Congress as dependent on allies, while Congress attributed failure to alleged EVM tampering. Despite securing victory in two bypolls, the broader state elections remained a challenge.

(With inputs from agencies.)