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Lok Sabha gains, state losses: 2024 a year of mixed fortunes for Congress

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 31 December 2024
In 2024, Congress saw a mix of gains and setbacks. It increased its Lok Sabha seats to 99, aiding the INDIA bloc's challenge to the BJP, which retained power with 293 seats. Despite successes in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra, Congress faced defeats in Bihar, Maharashtra, and other states, highlighting challenges in its bid for political resurgence.
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