NEW DELHI: Congress's abysmal show threatens to again trap the party in the rut that it has been trying to climb out of since 2014 - an endless cycle of recriminations, dissent and defections, and whispered demands for change of personnel and strategy. Coming against the backdrop of shocking losses in Haryana and Maharashtra, this setback will only harden the belief among party functionaries that the future remains bleak, a concern that had triggered an exodus of popular faces between 2014 and 2023. There is now a serious worry the defeat will revive public airing of grievances from restive souls within, a strong possibility given that many have been upset with the party's focus in recent months. A couple of popular faces are even said to be waiting for their opportunity. An o

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