Rajya Sabha 2026: Why Congress keeps losing winnable battles while BJP turns numbers into power

Congress has often attributed its electoral setbacks to political circumstances, shifting alliances or unfavourable narratives. Yet the 2026 Rajya Sabha elections pointed towards a different problem, one rooted within the party itself. Across multiple states, contests that should have been straightforward instead exposed recurring weaknesses in candidate selection, organisational coordination and decision-making. In contrast, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) once again demonstrated its ability to convert legislative strength into political success, highlighting the growing gap between the organisational cultures of India's two national parties.