India Finds Its Breath: Tewari on 2024 Election Impact

Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari believes the 2024 Lok Sabha election results offer India a chance to 'breathe' again and for institutions to function. Tewari highlights the need for democratic reforms and sees coalition politics influencing BJP's recent decisions. He is optimistic about Congress's future success.

Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari underscores that the 2024 Lok Sabha election results are not merely about numbers but signal a chance for India to rejuvenate and its institutions to function effectively.

In a discussion with PTI editors, Tewari pointed out that recent 'U-turns' by the BJP government echo the realities of coalition politics. He emphasized that India needs a second wave of democratic reforms to create a more participatory and inclusive political environment.

Confident about the Congress's prospects in the forthcoming assembly polls, Tewari argues that successes at the state level will bolster national politics. He noted a positive shift in the media and other institutions post the 2024 results, indicating a return to democratic equilibrium.

(With inputs from agencies.)