From Nehru’s ‘dead horse’ to Congress’ Kerala compulsions

Posters targeting Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi appeared in Wayanad, sparking controversy and highlighting internal Congress tensions over Kerala leadership choice. The posters reflected the kind of politics the Congress high command has increasingly found itself engaged in, particularly with regards to coalition pressures and the influence of regional allies like the IUML. Wayanad, a constituency considered safe for the Gandhis, has seen them win with commanding margins, with Priyanka Gandhi Vadra securing nearly 65 per cent of the votes in the 2024 bypoll.