Vallam Basheer attributes Congress's defeat in the Ariana state election to internal sabotage, weak organization, and disunity under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. He points out Congress's failure to address key issues like employment and agrarian distress, which the BJP capitalized on with a stronger campaign and grassroots presence. Basheer also raises concerns about the Election Commission’s credibility but doesn’t directly blame it. He warns that without resolving internal divisions and improving voter outreach, Congress will continue to struggle against BJP’s strategic advantage.