India, May 10 -- Party faces structural, leadership, and regional narrative challenges nationwide.

The continuing electoral decline of the Indian National Congress across northern and eastern India has once again come into focus after the party's disappointing performance in recent Assembly elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam-states where the Congress once held considerable political influence.

Although the party showed signs of revival in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections by winning 99 seats and reclaiming the position of Leader of Opposition in Parliament, it has struggled to sustain that momentum in crucial state elections. Poor performances in states such as West Bengal, Assam, Bihar, Delhi, Haryana, Maharashtra, and others ha...