In a positive development, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has initiated the process of reviewing the performance of Lok Sabha members from his Congress party. This move, aimed at promoting accountability and discipline, is a step in the right direction. However, it raises an important question: Is Rahul Gandhi himself equipped to lead this exercise, considering his own inconsistent track record as a Member of Parliament?

The Congress party had announced plans to establish a mechanism to assess the performances of its MPs in August last year. However, it was only on February 13 that the first formal evaluation took place. Reports suggest that the assessment was based on three key parameters – attendance, participation in opposition protests, and the impact of their speeches during debates.

While Rahul Gandhi’s decision to evaluate his party’s MPs reflects a genuine intent, doubts linger about his own qualifications to lead such an initiative. After all, his performance as an MP has been far from exemplary. It is unclear whether he subjected himself to the same scrutiny during the evaluation process. Given his stature as the de facto leader, owing to his Nehru-Gandhi lineage, it is unlikely that anyone within the party would dare to assess his performance. However, if evaluated fairly, he would likely find himself in the bottom half of the........

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