India, July 12 -- It is often said that one week is a long time in politics, but this is perhaps not what the Congress leadership thinks.

The party's principal leader, Rahul Gandhi, has been away for nearly three weeks, and no one can say with certainty when he is likely to resume his political activities.

Meanwhile, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set to commence in eight days, during which multiple issues of national and international importance are expected to be debated. The casual approach towards politics by the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is raising concerns and, without doubt, hurting his party. Congress workers are discussing the matter privately, though few are willing to speak publicly for fear of political...