Indian politics is witnessing a significant generational transformation. At just 45, Nitin Nabin has taken charge as the new BJP President, marking a decisive generational shift within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). In a symbolic gesture, 75-year-old Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared from the stage that “Nitin Nabin is my boss, and I am a worker,” underlining the party’s clear transition toward younger leadership after 45 years of its existence. In contrast, the Congress party—often called the Grand Old Party—faces uncomfortable questions. Led by 83-year-old Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress appears to have stalled on the very reform it promised four years ago at its 2022 Udaipur Chintan Shivir. BJP Implements Generational Shift, Congress Struggles With Ageing Leadership Ironically, the generational change BJP has executed today was first discussed by Congress in 2022. At Udaipur, the party adopted the ambitious “50 Under 50” resolution, pledging that 50% of organisational and electoral positions would go to leaders below 50 years of age. While BJP has implemented this shift decisively at the top, Congress critics argue that the Udaipur resolution remains largely confined to files and speeches, with little impact on real power structures. Congress’ “50 Under 50”: Slogan or Structural Reform? Ground realities tell a different story. Over the last four years, only a handful of Congress leaders under 50 have risen, while senior leaders continue to dominate key posts. A BJP leader privately remarked that the central leadership believes, “Those who have been taking bullets morning and evening cannot run fast anymore.” Numbers Reveal Congress’ Age Problem Data from within the party highlights the scale of the issue: Congress Working Committee (CWC): Out of 85 members (including permanent and special invitees), only 14% are under 50. Average age of CWC members: 67 years. Permanent invitees: Average age of 61 years. Overall leadership average: Well above 60. Unlike BJP’s Margdarshak Mandal model, Congress has no clear retirement framework, leading to concerns that senior leaders remain entrenched in power. Youth Leadership Missing in Congress-Ruled States Even in states governed by Congress, the “50 Under 50” promise appears absent: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (77) leads a cabinet with an average age of 65. Out of 22 ministers, only Priyank Kharge (47) is under 50. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy (56) heads a cabinet where no minister is below 50, and the average age stands at 61. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (61) leads an 11-member cabinet with just three ministers under 50, including Vikramaditya Singh (36). Organisational Weakness and Electoral Setbacks Congress’ organisational stagnation has translated into electoral losses. In Bihar, the party won only 6 out of 61 seats it contested. Similar internal Old vs Young conflicts hurt the party in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. Senior leaders privately admit that lack of organisational capacity and denial of opportunities to new faces have damaged the party’s prospects. A Ray of Hope for Congress? There is limited optimism. The average age of Congress state presidents is around 58, with relatively younger leaders in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. However, political observers argue that unless generational reform reaches the central leadership and CWC, Congress’ ageing model will continue to lag behind BJP’s decisive generational shift. pls Read : NATO Crisis Over Greenland Deepens as US-Europe Tensions Rise, Impact on India