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Rahul Gandhi rises as Modi’s stature declines, analysis says
The Frontline reports that Rahul Gandhi's political rise is inversely proportional to Narendra Modi's decline filetype. Gandhi, once derided as "Pappu," is now Leader of the Opposition, championing causes like the caste…
The Story in Brief
The Frontline reports that Rahul Gandhi's political rise is inversely proportional to Narendra Modi's decline filetype. Gandhi, once derided as "Pappu," is now Leader of the Opposition, championing causes like the caste census, alleged vote theft, and crony capitalism. His supporters now outnumber detractors, and he has become a source of family and political arguments.
His stature has grown despite Congress losing several state elections, propelled by Modi's setbacks since the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. The outlet cites Modi's dented invincibility, doubts over electoral integrity, and the narrative loss after Operation Sindoor over the Pahalgam attack. The US President Donald Trump's claim of ending the India-Pakistan ceasefire further hurt Modi's strongman image, boosting Gandhi's resonance with the anti-BJP constituency.
The Indian Opinion
The Frontline's framing that every Gandhi gain is a Modi loss is convenient but flattering. Gandhi's own failures, from abandoning the DMK to losing state polls, get a free pass. The test is simple: can he convert his LoP pulpit into a single decisive victory in a large state, or is he only a mirror of Modi's troubles? Watch the next Assembly results in Congress-ruled states like Himachal Pradesh, where the party must defend its record, not just attack Delhi.
Source: frontline.thehindu.com
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