The editorial ‘Kharge’s call for ‘ekvott’ in Congress: Vision or delusion?’ was timely, particularly with the forthcoming elections and the present state of the Goa Congress. Mallikarjun Kharge’s call for unity reflected both the urgency of the situation and an acknowledgement of the divisions within the party.
Kharge’s visit to Goa may give the party some much-needed energy, but what about restoring the confidence of its loyal voters? The 2017 and 2022 fiasco is still fresh in their minds, particularly the betrayal of voters when elected representatives switched loyalties after even taking oaths at religious shrines. This culture of defections must end if democracy in our country is to succeed.
Melville X D’Souza, Mumbai
