Dehradun, Feb. 20 -- The sweeping victory for the Congress in Punjab's urban area polls is being attributed to the people's sentiments towards the ongoing farmers' protest. This is only partially true. It has also to do with the break-up of the SAD-BJP alliance. The BJP, by itself, has never been a prominent player in the Punjab political scene. The Aam Aadmi Party, which had received a better response in the state in the past as compared to forays in other places, has also taken a beating. While SAD could be accused of changing its stance on the agri-laws from pro to anti, AAP has been strongly opposing them with its usual populist approach.
Part of the support for Congress is also due to the concern among the people over the increased pr...