When we talk of 2020, it has been one of the shakiest year with the pandemic disrupting every aspect of life. In these six months, along with the pandemic, the world is experiencing other geographic and environmental fluctuations.
So, what about Indian Politics this year? Well politics in India has also shown many surprises and unexpected turnsthis year. When we talk about politics of India in 2020 it has been nothing less than a gripping suspense movie with all sorts of drama and surprises unfolding in front of public each day. We saw change in government in Madhya Pradesh, a revolt in Rajasthan, an on-going power tussle in Maharashtra.
One thing we all should accept is that BJP gave tough fight to every opposition at all fronts. Even in Maharashtra where BJP is in opposition it took many stands and never stopped working unlike the Congress whic seems directionless, weaker in strength and wasting most of its time and energy in solving their internal fights.
Many frictions in the party can be seen and revolts taking place. Mr.Scindia is a big example.
How Sanjay Jha, Gehlot and Pilot are busy in their own frictions within party is not a secret anymore. We can see the outrage on the social media platforms too.
In democracy opposition is not meant to be weak or not to be termed as a failed party. It is important that the opposition has the government on its feet.
Then what is keeping the Congress which claims to be the oldest political party and the largest opposition party now, seem to be scattered and directionless?
It seems they have taken the word “opposition” in literal meaning. All they have been doing is opposing every move of the government without facts, solutions and even if it goes against national interest – be it CAA, abrogation of Article 370, or the India-China standoff.
When it comes to economy which has been in trouble for some time due to a combination of factors that includes major global slug, the ex-chief of Congress only came up with many questions but never came with any solution. While the government called the all-party meeting and clarified the Indian government’s response on the Galwan Valley, Rahul Gadhi resorted to unwarrant politics over it withouth proper facts. He got trolled even by other parties like TMC and YSR Congress for his incomplete facts while putting allegations on government. Even with recent activities he seems to be confused whether he wants to be a political leader or a Youtuber.
When we see the public views on social media nobody seems to be interested in the watching interviews done by Congress leaders or even taking them seriously and this is not a sign of healthy democracy. They seem to be more and more away from the pulse of the nation. This shows their lack of leadership and disconnect with ground.
This raises the question – is it the beginning of the end of the grand old political party or will we see them come up with new faces dismantling the dynasty that has helmed the affairs for too long and plunged the party too low? Only time will tell.
In my view opposition in 2020 stands confused, fact-less, cornered and heading towards self-destruction till now.