Global Outlook

  Ashok Gehlot, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan, faced criticism during a Congress review meeting for his decision not to replace sitting MLAs despite widespread anti-incumbency sentiments. The prevailing sentiment among attendees was that a more strategic selection of candidates could have potentially saved Gehlot's government. Gehlot defended his stance by citing the MLAs' support during a previous rebellion, but this justification failed to appease the majority at the meeting. Many participants pointed to the inadequate selection of candidates, noting that surveys had indicated strong public displeasure with most Congress MLAs. During the meeting, Rahul Gandhi disagreed with Gehlot's assessment that the Rajasthan Assembly polls had turned into a Hindu-Muslim battle due to the BJP's polarizing tactics. Rahul argued that divisive politics had a limited impact. Despite Rahul's attempts to convince Gehlot to replace approximately 40 MLAs, the former Chief Mini...