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Is Congress heading towards death?

The exit of Jyotiraditya Scindia from Congress and the open rebellion of Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan show the grand old party is in an existential crisis, according to the India Today Group-Karvy Insights Mood of the Nation (MOTN) 2020 poll result which was announced Friday.

The MOTN survey, for which 12,021 people were interviewed, shows 47 per cent think Congress is heading towards a death with the exit and rebellion of the young leaders, while 38 per cent believe it's not.

So, is Congress heading towards death? Who is best person to take on Modi? Watch panelists debate these and more on News Today.

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