The political heat, expectations created by the overkill of every news and view by all visual and social media only add to confusion among people. They tend to expect all decisions and solutions on their breakfast table, as if, there will be no lunch or dinner.

In politics, whatever you see, is not the reality; and whatever is reality, you do not see: Ashok Gehlot. Congress leaders know that hysteria, high tide and hyperboles do not last long. Congress waits for an opportune moment to launch its response. It tests the patience of all.

Their hungry, angry cadres and supporters are disappointed as they do not have anything on their plate for breakfast, lunch and dinner. They are not aware of Congress action plan for years. Is it not a communication gap? Congress could have addressed it. But patience is required.

Congress is always traditional in its approach. If they decide on a plan they may announce it for all, including cadres. They adhere to the process and expect the results to flow from it. Unless it is on the anvil, die is cast, no one knows. They may have it in mind, not on hand.

The cadres and supporters may be rightly disappointed with recent poll results. If the process is correct, then it should reflect on the outcome. However, the process on the anvil is not only election strategies but also to set right organisational weaknesses affecting them.

It is not that Congress is reserving its energy for the final assault. The process is on. It is slow but steady and healthy but will not serve you 2-minute noodles. One has to pick up threads from narratives and link them to understand what is likely to follow.

It may be disputed, but the position of Congress has not deteriorated since 2019. Rahul’s image, acceptance has strengthened. It is crucial for Congress at present. They are seriously working on inner-party disputes; Priyanka is ably assisting Rahul. The combo is working well.

Is it justified to make cadres and supporters rely on inferences, interpretations instead of concrete evidence, statements, actions, results to enthuse themselves to work vigorously for the party? The expectations are our creations. But Congress always works this way.

There is a sense of anxiety, restlessness, hunger for actions and results on the floor. It is more due to the disease ‘Modiphobia’ aggravated by the heat generated by the media. The failing charisma and falling mask of Modi in states shows RSS worries. We need not worry too much.