editorial

? In Indian politics, Rahul Gandhi’s role is as controversial as it is enigmatic. It often appears that wherever Rahul Gandhi steps in, an invisible eclipse seems to fall upon the Opposition. This is not merely an allegation—over the past decade, election results have repeatedly strengthened this perception. Why is it that Rahul Gandhi campaigns in the name of the Opposition, but the real beneficiaries—time and again—turn out to be the BJP and the NDA?Is this just a political coincidence?Or has the Opposition’s leadership become trapped in the rigid chains of family-centric politics? 2014: The Beginning of the Decline — Congress Faces Historic Collapse In 2014, Congress was reduced to just 44 seats—its worst-ever performance.This was not just a defeat; it was a severe blow to t...