more-inCongress leaders in the State expressed satisfaction at the party’s performance in the Gujarat elections, attributing its improved show to the stiff fight put up by AICC president Rahul Gandhi. Set backThe election results were a major set back to the fascist and authoritarian propensities of Mr. Modi. He said the credit for the party’s show in Gujarat went to Mr. Gandhi, who led from the front. When asked why he was silent about the election results in Himachal Pradesh, Mr. Hassan said he highlighted Gujarat because electioneering there had captured the spotlight. The BJP State leadership also did not come out with its reactions, though party workers celebrated the victory.

Source: The Hindu December 18, 2017 18:00 UTC