As the Haryana assembly elections draw near, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has initiated the Haryana Vijay Sankalp Yatra, running from September 30 to October 3. The objective of this journey is to strengthen the Congress partys foothold in the upcoming elections. However, there seems to be a notable discrepancy between the yatras visibility and its actual effectiveness on the ground.The Congress partys election strategy in Haryana appears unclear, evident from their decision to release their manifesto twice. The first manifesto was unveiled in Delhi, but when it became clear that the BJPs manifesto was resonating with voters, Congress issued a second version from Chandigarh. This response indicates a lack of cohesive planning and strategy, raising concerns about their campaigns direction.Damage control or genuine progressRahul Gandhis yatra seems more focused on damage control rather than establishing a robust vision for Haryanas future. In states where Congress has historically failed to deliver on its promises, this roadshow appears to be an attempt to divert attention from past shortcomings. Instead of presenting a concrete development plan for Haryana, the focus seems to be on shifting public perception.BIGGEST BREAKING 🚨Rahul Gandhi ensured Bhupinder Hooda & Kumari Selja join handsThe Most Iconic Moment of Haryana elections 2024 ⚡UNITED HARYANA CONGRESS 🇮🇳🔥 pic.twitter.com/MXkArz97c2— Ankit Mayank (@mr_mayank) September 30, 2024Internal struggles and public perceptionRahul Gandhis controversial statements, particularly the marginalization of Kumari Selja, have resonated negatively with various voter segments in Haryana. These incidents have compounded Congresss challenges, leading many to view the Sankalp Yatra as a distraction from the partys internal issues rather than a proactive step towards progress.Future implications for CongressWhile the Sankalp Yatra aims to engage the public, it remains uncertain whether this strategy will effectively address voter concerns or resonate with their needs. The effectiveness of this campaign approach will become clearer as election day approaches. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhis recent comments during his U.S. visit, seen as controversial, may further complicate Congresss standing in Haryana and beyond.In summary, while Rahul Gandhis intentions to enhance the Congress partys presence in Haryana are evident, the underlying issues within the party persist. The coming weeks will determine whether the Haryana Vijay Sankalp Yatra will bear fruit for Congress in the upcoming elections.
