A) Congress still possesses a significant political base in Punjab but appears unable to fully capitalise on it.
B) Internal rivalries and leadership uncertainty continue to overshadow the party's political messaging.
C) Opposition parties usually benefit from public dissatisfaction, but only if they appear prepared to offer an alternative.
D) For many observers, Punjab Congress increasingly looks like a team with plenty of players on the field but no one blowing the whistle to start the match.