DISAPPOINTMENT WRIT LARGE AFTER CONG TICKET DISTRIBUTION

The political equation of Congress has beT come quite jarring with Lok Sabha elections just ahead. Internally, Congress is grappling with infinite issues and by fielding the formidable players into the fray has somehow, stirred the waters even further.

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Two of the Rajya Sabha members Digvijay Singh and KC Venugopal contesting Lok Sabha elections creating a situation of imbalance when it comes to Rajya Sabha. Moreover, now Deependra Hooda also wants to try his luck in the Lok Sabha. Congress needs at least 25 members for the post of Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha. 

Now if the party gives tickets to three Congress members Venugopal, Deependra Hooda and Digvijay Singh wins the Lok Sabha elections, then this number in Rajya Sabha will automatically reduce. It will become 25. If even a single seat is lost, Congress will forfeit its status as the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha. Similar to its position in the Lok Sabha, Congress' standing in the Rajya Sabha will mirror this outcome. Since 2014, Congress has maintained a stronghold with 55 seats in the Lok Sabha. Presently, the party holds 29 seats in the Rajya Sabha.