Congress and it's followers have been clamoring for Priyanka Gandhi to take an active position in politics but so far she had resisted knowing fully well that she can get what she wants , when she wants since she belongs to the Family ...now , she has decided and frankly will it make a difference because earlier too she was active in all decision makings of the party without holding any responsibility. Apparently her mother consulted her on all matters ..
I doubt if Priyanka's entry will make any significant difference. For one thing, she is no Indira Gandhi and has had no experience or visibly proven mettle in the politics. Secondly, people should not forget the extent to which her husband Robert has his hands involved in corruption and the way he has embezzled taxpayers' money along with her family. It is clear that Rahul is failing to create and maintain his charisma as the party president and needs help and so they have brought her in now. So now the congress has proved once again that they cannot do without holding on to the pallu of a woman from the family! 
I too think that it will not make much difference as she is not experienced in Politics, however it remains to be seen how she handles this new responsibility that she has taken by herself, hope it will not backfire for Congress. Also if she starts giving some national speeches, how will that fare?
anil wrote:In my opinion it may be some what improve condition of congress in UP. Indian are too much emotional and Priynka know it better and she will cash it in coming election. Her status in congress is Andho mai Kana Raja.
From a news piece that I read it seems like people from his own constituency, which is Amethi, are now against Rahul Gandhi. When he visited there, farmers from Amethi gave slogans for him to go back and not come again. They feel that he has duped them and taken control of their lands illegally and they want it back now. People know that Priyanka is after all, his own sister and that her husband is the king of all conmen! So I doubt if she will be able to make much difference!~
Priya Verma wrote:I think Priyanka Gandhi entry to Congress will to some extent help Congress as no doubt she has a face value . No doubt Indians are emotional n relate her with Late Smt. Indira Gandhi.
I think it also depends upon how Priyanka Gandhi approaches people and her behaviour and the strategy that she adopts. If it is similar to Indira Gandhi or atleast if she echoes her sentiments and her ideology then it will be a plus for Congress, otherwise if she opts for her own style of vision and mission and her own type of reaching the public then it depends upon her skills, charisma and experience.
I feel that Priyanka will make a difference to some extent because she is better than Rahul in every way. But again it is limited to Congress party only and it's staunch supporters who have stood by them through corruption and scams. The majority of the others will not really care whether she is contesting or work in whatever capacity she wants because it is the birthright of the family to grab any kind of power they want ..
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:anil wrote:In my opinion it may be some what improve condition of congress in UP. Indian are too much emotional and Priynka know it better and she will cash it in coming election. Her status in congress is Andho mai Kana Raja.
From a news piece that I read it seems like people from his own constituency, which is Amethi, are now against Rahul Gandhi. When he visited there, farmers from Amethi gave slogans for him to go back and not come again. They feel that he has duped them and taken control of their lands illegally and they want it back now. People know that Priyanka is after all, his own sister and that her husband is the king of all conmen! So I doubt if she will be able to make much difference!~
Yes I read it about on twitter. Wait for some more time when Priyanka will begins campaign. She is much more smart than Rahul.
anil wrote:Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:anil wrote:In my opinion it may be some what improve condition of congress in UP. Indian are too much emotional and Priynka know it better and she will cash it in coming election. Her status in congress is Andho mai Kana Raja.
From a news piece that I read it seems like people from his own constituency, which is Amethi, are now against Rahul Gandhi. When he visited there, farmers from Amethi gave slogans for him to go back and not come again. They feel that he has duped them and taken control of their lands illegally and they want it back now. People know that Priyanka is after all, his own sister and that her husband is the king of all conmen! So I doubt if she will be able to make much difference!~
Yes I read it about on twitter. Wait for some more time when Priyanka will begins campaign. She is much more smart than Rahul.
That she is a bit smarter than Rahul, I totally agree!
Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:anil wrote:Kalyani Nandurkar wrote:anil wrote:In my opinion it may be some what improve condition of congress in UP. Indian are too much emotional and Priynka know it better and she will cash it in coming election. Her status in congress is Andho mai Kana Raja.
From a news piece that I read it seems like people from his own constituency, which is Amethi, are now against Rahul Gandhi. When he visited there, farmers from Amethi gave slogans for him to go back and not come again. They feel that he has duped them and taken control of their lands illegally and they want it back now. People know that Priyanka is after all, his own sister and that her husband is the king of all conmen! So I doubt if she will be able to make much difference!~
Yes I read it about on twitter. Wait for some more time when Priyanka will begins campaign. She is much more smart than Rahul.
That she is a bit smarter than Rahul, I totally agree!
Indeed congress is not in competition in UP. There is competition is BSP+SP and BJP.
usha manohar wrote:There was survey/ poll conducted soon after Priyanka s entry was announced .and Congress has gained tremendously ( 160+ seats) with BJP struggling to reach the halfway mark, so never take your adversaries for granted is a lesson BJP should bear in mind..
Survey is to early. Congress won near by 100 seats. BJP will not cross 200. In UP it is not easy to beat BSP+ SP
Looking at the surveys it seems like a hung parliament and post poll coalition will be important. Priyanka too some extent can benefit Congress but she was not so influential in last two elections. Moreover, Vadra connection might backfire but it is not sure. I just would like BJP leaders to avoid negative remarks and comments as that too might backfire. Some people are emotional and they might go for face value but majority are smart. Let us wait and watch.
@Anil most surveys show NDA above 200, somewhere between 230-245 while for UPA it si 140-160. Now if that is going to be true, it will be others playing a major role.
I am not sure but my observation around contradicts the survey..there is a people sentiment for NAMO again but I am not sure how much of it will actually translate into votes.
Arunima Singh wrote:Looking at the surveys it seems like a hung parliament and post poll coalition will be important. Priyanka too some extent can benefit Congress but she was not so influential in last two elections. Moreover, Vadra connection might backfire but it is not sure. I just would like BJP leaders to avoid negative remarks and comments as that too might backfire. Some people are emotional and they might go for face value but majority are smart. Let us wait and watch.
@Anil most surveys show NDA above 200, somewhere between 230-245 while for UPA it si 140-160. Now if that is going to be true, it will be others playing a major role.
I am not sure but my observation around contradicts the survey..there is a people sentiment for NAMO again but I am not sure how much of it will actually translate into votes.
No doubt image of Modi is like a hero in Indian politics.NDA may be above 200 but BJP won about 160-170 seats. Like it congress will won nearby 100 seats. What I was write here yesterday is some equal to a column writer Shekar, If you have Danik Bhaskar read it.
This is one of the most uncertain period for Indian Politics, I don't remember anytime where there was such an uncertain situation about which government will form, whether coalition, BJP, Congress or others. Each Party is fighting with some members as PM candidates though not officially declared.
I think to judge just on the basis of one term is high injustice. Congress is opposing as if BJP has ruled for 60-65 years and has not produced any results. If everyone does not listen to media, it is highly likely that BJP will form government, but the current situation is very fragile. Even stocks have plummeted from 39000 level to 36000 due to election uncertainity of BJP.
Hope BJP comes again, but certainly BJP should learn to stop criticising and blaming Congress for everything. If they don't learn that progress will be slow and people will not accept them as they have just ruled for one term. They cannot say something of the past government on the basis of just one term of their rule.
epraneeth77 wrote:This is one of the most uncertain period for Indian Politics, I don't remember anytime where there was such an uncertain situation about which government will form, whether coalition, BJP, Congress or others. Each Party is fighting with some members as PM candidates though not officially declared.
I think to judge just on the basis of one term is high injustice. Congress is opposing as if BJP has ruled for 60-65 years and has not produced any results. If everyone does not listen to media, it is highly likely that BJP will form government, but the current situation is very fragile. Even stocks have plummeted from 39000 level to 36000 due to election uncertainity of BJP.
Hope BJP comes again, but certainly BJP should learn to stop criticising and blaming Congress for everything. If they don't learn that progress will be slow and people will not accept them as they have just ruled for one term. They cannot say something of the past government on the basis of just one term of their rule.
It is not uncertain period as you are saying. It is cleat that BJP is not coming. And congress is also not capable is making government. BSP+SP will never support to congress in making government because Mayawati is too much eager to became PM. Next government may be a temporary government for maximum 1 and half year.
epraneeth77 wrote:This is one of the most uncertain period for Indian Politics, I don't remember anytime where there was such an uncertain situation about which government will form, whether coalition, BJP, Congress or others. Each Party is fighting with some members as PM candidates though not officially declared.
I think to judge just on the basis of one term is high injustice. Congress is opposing as if BJP has ruled for 60-65 years and has not produced any results. If everyone does not listen to media, it is highly likely that BJP will form government, but the current situation is very fragile. Even stocks have plummeted from 39000 level to 36000 due to election uncertainity of BJP.
Hope BJP comes again, but certainly BJP should learn to stop criticising and blaming Congress for everything. If they don't learn that progress will be slow and people will not accept them as they have just ruled for one term. They cannot say something of the past government on the basis of just one term of their rule.
To a certain extent the recent state election results have made things difficult for BJP or I would say the media has made it look as if BJP is losing its grip . However , it is true that Congress has gained, although not to a great extent. All said and done it will be a real test for BJP. Most of it's supporters will definitely be with the party ..
I totally agree with Usha. It is mostly media involved in all negative propaganda. There might be a little difficulty now for BJP but still there might be a change in numbers with coming budget and party's step on Ram Mandir. Now that BJP Shiv Sena are together in Maharashtra, a few numbers might increase there. ( though Shiv Sena is still bad mouthing about Modi)
usha manohar wrote:epraneeth77 wrote:This is one of the most uncertain period for Indian Politics, I don't remember anytime where there was such an uncertain situation about which government will form, whether coalition, BJP, Congress or others. Each Party is fighting with some members as PM candidates though not officially declared.
I think to judge just on the basis of one term is high injustice. Congress is opposing as if BJP has ruled for 60-65 years and has not produced any results. If everyone does not listen to media, it is highly likely that BJP will form government, but the current situation is very fragile. Even stocks have plummeted from 39000 level to 36000 due to election uncertainity of BJP.
Hope BJP comes again, but certainly BJP should learn to stop criticising and blaming Congress for everything. If they don't learn that progress will be slow and people will not accept them as they have just ruled for one term. They cannot say something of the past government on the basis of just one term of their rule.
To a certain extent the recent state election results have made things difficult for BJP or I would say the media has made it look as if BJP is losing its grip . However , it is true that Congress has gained, although not to a great extent. All said and done it will be a real test for BJP. Most of it's supporters will definitely be with the party ..
Yes it is right most of supporters of BJP is with it. In Rajasthan vote difference is not large one. Here congress fail to meet their all promise that they done before election. Gujjar community which support congress in assembly election is now starting agitation against congress. It is in favor of BJP.
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