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Politics
Shah forecasts Congress's fourth straight loss in 2029, cites SIR start in 2024
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Oct 2026, 11:35 PM
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Senior leader Shah warned that the Congress party is on a trajectory toward a fourth consecutive defeat in the 2029 elections, noting that the SIR programme launched in 2024 has already weakened the party.
Senior politician Shah addressed a gathering on Thursday, stating that the Congress party is heading for its fourth back‑to‑back loss in the 2029 general elections. He emphasized that the trend is already evident and that the party’s fortunes have been declining for years.
Shah pointed to the launch of the SIR (Social Inclusion Reform) scheme in 2024 as a turning point that accelerated Congress's erosion of support. According to him, the programme’s policies have alienated key voter blocs and shifted the political balance in favor of the opposition.
The leader warned that unless Congress revamps its strategy and reconnects with its base, the 2029 polls could cement a historic defeat. Analysts say the statement reflects growing confidence among rival parties ahead of the next electoral cycle.
Shah pointed to the launch of the SIR (Social Inclusion Reform) scheme in 2024 as a turning point that accelerated Congress's erosion of support. According to him, the programme’s policies have alienated key voter blocs and shifted the political balance in favor of the opposition.
The leader warned that unless Congress revamps its strategy and reconnects with its base, the 2029 polls could cement a historic defeat. Analysts say the statement reflects growing confidence among rival parties ahead of the next electoral cycle.