What are the Congress’ prospects in Punjab?
It is quite obvious that there is a groundswell in our favour. I have been active in politics since 1967, and have never seen such an upsurge in favour of any party. It is for the first time that people are supporting a party so overwhelmingly. Just watch, the results will be historic; the Congress is on the brink of creating history by sweeping all the seats. Not that he is my son, but through his candidature, Raninder [Raninder Singh, Capt. Amarinder’s son, the Congress candidate from Bathinda] has put the Badals in a panic. For almost one and a half month, the entire Badal clan has been camping in Bathinda. The Chief Minister [Parkash Singh Badal] has been restricted to nukkar meetings, as the party could not mobilise enough crowds for him. They may resort to any tactic, use money, muscle or distribute alcohol, drugs and cash. Out of sheer desperation they may adopt tactics that ensure low voter turnout by intimidation and restrictions on the Congress voters. But I am sure the Elect
