Blame Game

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks in Gujarat point to a persistent pattern that continues to plague the party – a refusal to confront hard truths and an over-reliance on scapegoating.

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Instead of introspection or accountability, Mr Gandhi yet again invoked the spectre of internal betrayal, casting unnamed colleagues as saboteurs. This narrative, however convenient, does little to inspire confidence among party workers or voters. Rather, it perpetuates a sense of distrust and division that weakens an already beleaguered organisation. For years, Mr Gandhi has spoken of reforming the system, breaking away from the old guard, and ushering in a new era of leadership. Yet, 12 years since his dramatic speech at Jaipur promising transformation, the Congress looks no different. The old guard may have faded, but the party's structure remains equally insular and out of sync with the electorate. Mr Gandhi's focus on finding "Vibhishans" within his ranks only underscores his inability to take responsibility for the Congress