Congress's Punjab Debacle: A Case Study in Political Suicide and Accountability Avoidance

• Congress lost its stronghold in Punjab due to internal mismanagement and strategic blunders, despite the BJP's rise.
• Navjot Singh Sidhu's entry into Congress and subsequent conflict with Captain Amarinder Singh led to Amarinder's resignation.
• The decision to appoint Charanjit Singh Channi as CM over Sidhu, a 'Dalit card' gamble, backfired, leading to a massive defeat in the 2022 elections.
• Veteran leaders like Sunil Jakhar also left the party, further weakening Congress in Punjab.
• The article highlights a pattern of strategic missteps and lack of accountability within Congress, citing similar issues in MP, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh.