Congress can win states again. Can it win the country?

May 18, 2026 | 13:09 IST

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The party has bought itself time after recent electoral gains. Yet the road to 2029 will test whether Congress can reinvent itself — or remain a diminished player in national politics.

After winning in Kerala and managing to get a place at the top table in Tamil Nadu, Congress has earned a much-needed breather from the relentless scrutiny of its steady decline.

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Congress can win states again. Can it win the country?

The party has bought itself time after recent electoral gains. Yet the road to 2029 will test whether Congress can reinvent itself — or remain a diminished player in national politics.

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Congress can win states again. Can it win the country?

The party has bought itself time after recent electoral gains. Yet the road to 2029 will test whether Congress can reinvent itself — or remain a diminished player in national politics.

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