Sonia Gandhi, Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson, expressed confidence in the party’s chances in upcoming state assembly elections, citing the positive public sentiment generated during the Lok Sabha elections. She cautioned against complacency and urged for continued unity and purpose to sustain this momentum.
Gandhi criticized the Modi government’s policies, claiming they failed to learn from their losses in the Lok Sabha elections and continued to pursue divisive tactics. She pointed to the recent Supreme Court intervention in the Kanwar Yatra controversy as a temporary reprieve from such policies.
She also criticized the Union Budget for neglecting the needs of farmers and youth, highlighting the widespread disappointment with the government’s focus on addressing unemployment and rising prices.
Gandhi highlighted the upcoming elections in Haryana, Maharashtra, Jharkhand, and possibly Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the positive momentum built during the Lok Sabha elections for the Congress party’s success in these crucial states.
