Our party failed to gauge public mood, says Sonia Gandhi

A resolution passed by the CPP reached out to "progressive and secular forces" to present a united opposition and assured other like-minded parties that Congress will extend its cooperation in this regard. The resolution came at a time when Narendra Modi-led BJP is set to assume power as the only party in the last 30 years to achieve parliamentary majority on its own and Congress' tally of seats stands reduced to just 44.