Web Exclusive

Big fight ahead but Opposition is in disarray

Sulking and moping is not political action. The Opposition has its task cut out to create the army necessary for the imminent big battle of ideas

Bharat Bhushan 

Bharat Bhushan

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s stupendous election victory, the Opposition parties seems both physically and psychologically diminished. Unless they pull themselves together assured destruction may be their fate.

Fatigue and disappointment are natural reactions to an election debacle. Having drawn a blank in 14 states and a shock defeat in his pocket-borough of Amethi, a miffed Congress president has resigned and lashed out in frustration against his own party leaders. Since then the entire party is busy persuading a moping leader to continue instead of evolving survival ...

Note: Subscription will be auto renewed, you may cancel any time in the future without any questions asked.

Total Amount
Rs. 149.00
Requires personal information

What you get?

ON BUSINESS STANDARD DIGITAL

  • Unlimited access to all the content on any device through browser or app.
  • Exclusive content, features, opinions and comment – hand-picked by our editors, just for you.
  • Pick 5 of your favourite companies. Get a daily email with all the news updates on them.
  • Track the industry of your choice with a daily newsletter specific to that industry.
  • Stay on top of your investments. Track stock prices in your portfolio.
  • 18 years of archival data.
  • Requires you to share personal information like date of birth, income, location amongst other fields. This information alongwith your contact information will be shared with the partners associated with this program, who contribute towards subsidizing the offer. By subscribing to this product you acknowledge and accept that our Partners may choose to contact you with offers of their products and services.
  • This is an optional offer - Not comfortable with sharing personal data - please opt for the full price offer which requires you to share minimal information
First Published: Mon, June 03 2019. 08:27 IST