Delhi Election 2025 / This danger is looming over Congress, know the party's strengths and weaknesses too

Congress is struggling to regain its lost ground in the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025. It has shown strength by launching the 'Pyaari Didi Yojana' for women and fielding prominent faces in the electoral fray. However, there is a lack of enthusiasm due to weak organization and continuous defeat. If the party does not perform well, its political existence may be in danger.

Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 08, 2025, 10:20 AM
Delhi Election 2025: The bugle for the Delhi Assembly elections has been sounded, and political parties have started putting in all their might. Despite the main contest between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), this time the Congress is also trying to regain its lost ground. The Congress, which once ruled Delhi for 15 years, is now standing at a juncture where it has to fight for its existence. Let us know what are the strong points of the Congress, what are its weaknesses, and what major threats it may face in this election.

Strength of Congress: Policies and Candidates

This time the Congress has tried to attract voters through its policies and schemes in the elections. In comparison to AAP's 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana', Congress has announced 'Pyaari Didi Yojana', under which women have been promised a monthly assistance of Rs 2500. This scheme can prove to be a big step towards strengthening the party among women.

Apart from this, the party has fielded many experienced and strong leaders in the electoral fray. Big names like Sandeep Dixit, Devendra Yadav, Alka Lamba, and Haroon Yusuf can help create an atmosphere in favor of the party. The political understanding and public relations of these faces can once again bring the Congress in the limelight.

Weaknesses: Voter trust and organizational structure

The biggest challenge for the Congress is to regain the trust of the voters. The party's base has weakened due to being out of power in Delhi since 2013. The party has also faced a lack of leadership, which can affect its electoral campaign.

Apart from this, the lack of enthusiasm among the lower level workers, and the party's account not being opened in two elections, can weaken the electoral campaign of the Congress. The party will also have to work hard to stop the continuous decline in its vote percentage.

Opportunity: Nothing to lose

The Delhi elections 2025 have also brought a big opportunity for the Congress. Since the party has nothing to lose at this time, this election can be an opportunity for it to start afresh. If the Congress manages to get back its traditional vote bank, it can play a decisive role between AAP and BJP.

If a hung assembly situation arises, the role of Congress can emerge as a 'kingmaker'. This will not only boost the morale of the party, but it can also succeed in infusing new enthusiasm among its workers.

Threat: Fear of political marginalization

The 2025 Delhi Assembly elections are a battle for survival for the Congress. If the party fails to perform well this time too, it may face a situation of almost being out of Delhi politics. It will not be easy for the Congress to make a place for itself amid the strong presence of AAP and BJP.

Conclusion

The Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 is an opportunity for a new beginning for the Congress. This election will not only decide its future but will also redefine its existence in Delhi politics. It is important for the Congress to overcome its weaknesses and present its strong points in the right manner. Will the Congress be able to overcome this challenge? Only the results of the elections on February 5 will tell this.