The shift of Jyotiraditya Scindia from the Congress to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is an example. It will not be surprising if other Congress leaders, and young leaders from different parties, gravitate towards the BJP in the coming days. One reason for this is the fact that veterans in India’s grand old party are still clinging to power or aspiring to hold positions of power. In 1967, when young leaders were getting organised under the leadership of Indira Gandhi, the Congress fell victim to a division. This will not only improve the party’s image but also lead to the rise of a new crop of young leaders in the party.

Source: Hindustan Times March 16, 2020 13:18 UTC