Congress Shrugs Off Trinamool Merger Buzz, Backs Rahul Gandhi

Congress says anyone who supports Rahul Gandhi as prime minister is welcome, after reports of a possible Trinamool merger stirred fresh political chatter. The message is a reminder that India’s opposition is still trying to regroup, but also that personalities keep driving the debate. For voters, it is another sign of how coalition politics can blur principles and invite power-first deals over real reform. The whole episode underscores how messy and transactional the opposition remains. Read more about this...