Congress Unlikely to Win Deputy Speaker Battle

I.N.D.I Alliance is failing to come together. Congress appears to be pursuing its political agenda independently.

- AJIT MAINDOLA

The Congress party's struggle to secure a foothold in any state or position seems endless. Once again, Congress has attempted to claim the post of Deputy Speaker before the budget session concludes. However, given the government's stance and the attitude of its allies, it appears unlikely that Congress will succeed in this effort. While the Opposition made an effort to display unity in the final phase of the budget session, it seemed more like a formality. In such a scenario, a conflict over the Deputy Speaker post is highly probable. Throughout the session, the I.N.D.I Alliance lacked cohesion, with no discussions or meetings among Opposition leaders for a joint strategy. In a way, the alliance was already fragmented. Following severe electoral losses in Haryana, Maharashtra, and Delhi, Congress's allies have distanced themselves from the party. This has led to a situation where, whether in the winter or budget session, the leaders of the I.N.D.I Alliance, formed to challenge the NDA, have not come together. Congress appears to be pursuing its political agenda independently.