Analysis of Electoral Defeat: Internal Weaknesses Hamper Party Progress

‘उम्र भर गालिब यही भूल करता रहा धूल चेहरे पे थी आइना साफ करता रहा’ This Nazm by the famous poet Ghalib is very popular. This small Nazm says a lot and also strongly satirizes a particular tendency. The true internal strength of any political party or movement is tested only when it faces unexpected defeat or a serious setback. Defeat and victory in politics are natural democratic processes. However, the self-reflection and reaction after defeat determine the future, maturity, and level of consciousness of that party. It is an established psychological truth that every weak person pays more attention...