Senior Congress leaders express concerns after a poor performance in Delhi assembly elections. Calls for introspection and reforms grow as leaders emphasize the need for organizational changes and coalition politics to challenge BJP's dominance. The party failed to win any seats, marking its third consecutive zero tally.
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