New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- Though the hill State never repeats the incumbent Government, the Congress' win in Himachal Pradesh has come as a face saver for the grand old party whose worst-ever performance in Gujarat, remains a major worry.

More so since the AAP is gradually eating into its vote bank and occupying its space.

Coming just a day after its rout in the MCD polls, the credit for the Himachal win goes to the likes of Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi and State leadership, including party chief Pratibha Singh.

With the party's tallest leader Rahul Gandhi staying away from campaigning, busy as he is in Bharat Jodo Yatra, the win in Himachal is the first under the watch of Priyanka.

It is sure to give h...