Why Congress Lost So Badly in Hindi Heartland | Explained

Published on Dec 03, 2023 09:17 pm IST

In a major setback to Congress ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the party was routed by BJP in three core Hindi heartland states of Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The party lost power in two states while it failed to unseat BJP in Madhya Pradesh. Hindustan Times' National Political Editor Sunetra Choudhury explains the reasons behind Congress's defeat.

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