MyVoice: Views of our readers 04th November 2026
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MyVoice: Views of our readers 4th November 2026
K’taka Cong must rebuild its grassroots network
In politics, looking strong on paper means little if your house is not in order (‘BJP makes its moves; Congress waits and watches’, THI Nov 3). The ruling party in Karnataka appears confident, but internal whispers of rebellion and dissatisfied leaders reveal deep cracks beneath the surface. Winning elections requires a united front.
The Congress, meanwhile, cannot afford to be a mere spectator. It must aggressively rebuild its grassroots connections and offer a clear vision for the state’s future. Voters are tired of internal drama and endless squabbles. To earn public trust, every party must prioritize discipline and genuine public service over individual egos. The real battle is not just between parties, but for the faith of the common citizen.
K Chidanand Kumar, Bengaluru
Cong yet to learn its lessons
This is further to your editorial ‘BJP makes its moves; Congress waits and watches’. It is unmissable for the countrymen to watch irrational and ludicrous comments and narratives being made out by Congress LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, who is coming out with bombastic and imaginary narratives about the government. His new take is that Narendra Modi occupied the top post with foreign support. Alas, Rahul Gandhi suspects foreign hand in every activity that happens in India.
The bile against the government is quite evident in the comments by the team supporting Rahul Gandhi, like Neha Bora who made very derogatory comments on Hinduism and temple priests preying on women devotees. Apparently, the Congress is yet to learn lessons from the MLC elections in Karnataka in which despite being the ruling party it drew a blank.
K R Venkata Narasimhan, Madurai
Karnataka Cong faces mounting anti-incumbency
This is further to “BJP makes it moves; Congress waits and watches.”. Karnataka’s 2028 Assembly election could increasingly become a referendum on Congress’s governance. Anti-incumbency is gathering momentum as the government faces criticism over stalled development, inadequate infrastructure and the perception that fiscal resources are being diverted towards the ‘guarantee’ schemes at the expense of capital investment. Rising prices, higher charges for government services and corruption allegations are adding to public discontent.
The disconnect between welfare promises and visible improvements in everyday life could become a central electoral liability. D K Shivakumar’s elevation following Siddaramaiah’s exit may further unsettle the coalition, particularly the influential Kuruba community. Meanwhile, the BJP-JD(S) alliance could consolidate anti-Congress votes, combining BJP’s statewide organisation with JD(S)’s Old Mysore strongholds. Together, governance fatigue and opposition consolidation could significantly alter Karnataka’s electoral arithmetic.
N Sadhasiva Reddy, Bengaluru-560056
Alternatives must be grounded in policy
This is with reference to “BJP makes its moves; Congress waits and watches”. The BJP’s electoral prospects in Karnataka will depend on exploiting the Congress party’s divisions. A strong opposition must present a coherent agenda and demonstrate that it has learnt from past setbacks. Internal discipline is useful, but excessive central control can alienate local leaders who understand regional concerns.
The party should encourage genuine debate, renew its state-level leadership and explain how its policies would improve ordinary lives. The Congress, too, cannot assume that its opponents’ problems guarantee another mandate. Democracy benefits when both sides compete on public issues. Karnataka needs alternatives grounded in policy, not political arithmetic or personal ambitions.
S P Suganya Devi, Coimbatore
Karnataka needs accountable government
Karnataka’s political contest should be judged less by party manoeuvres than by the quality of governance. Voters did not elect leaders to spend their mandate managing fractional equations. The ruling Congress must demonstrate that its leadership can work together, deliver public services and explain policy choices.
The BJP, meanwhile, should offer credible alternatives rather than rely on internal rivalries in its opponent. Political stability matters, but stability without performance is merely an arrangement among leaders. Both parties must place employment, infrastructure, education and public health above succession calculations. Ultimately, Karnataka needs an accountable government and a vigilant opposition, not a prolonged campaign conducted between elections across the state.
B A Avyaan, Perundurai-638052
