He has proved to be a source of comic relief

The Indian National Congress and sympathisers expect Rahul Gandhi to wave a magic wand and change the fortunes of the tumbling Congress.

However, Mr Gandhi had been entrusted with this task almost over a decade ago, and we all know how that has worked in the favour of the Congress. From being the largest ruling political party in India to struggling to be the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Mr Gandhi’s vice- captaincy and campaigning has already driven the Congress beyond despair. I wonder what will be the state of India’s oldest political outfit once Mr Gandhi assumes the party presidency.

Agreed, Mr Gandhi is trying hard to sound funny via his speeches and tweets ( thanks to Pidi), but does it really amount to anything significant? In fact, his improving sense of humour is giving stiff competition to stand- up comedians like Kapil Sharma and Bharti, instead of giving sleepless nights rivals.

Isn’t it time the Indian National Congress admits that there are much better leaders in the Congress than Mr Gandhi, who to be brutally honest, is a byproduct of dynasty politics without merit — a fact that has been agreed to by Mr Gandhi himself during his recent trip to the United States.

Mr Gandhi has failed to make any positive impact on the Indian National Congress. To say the least, he has proved to be a source of comic relief for Indians. His speeches and ideologies still reek of the inundated Congress philosophy that has not done the nation any good in the past 60 years.

The way the Gujarat election and campaign strategy has been spearheaded by Mr Gandhi just goes to show the Congress, even under new leadership, still believes in the age- old caste- based politics by pleasing select set groups and dividing religious sects and communities.

His sudden interest and frequent trips to Gujarat temples have gone to prove that the Congress