Some insiders feel the party's negative and highly-personalised attack on Prime Minister Modi in the poll campaign like 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' digs and too much talk about Rafale did not work and harmed the party at the hustings. The party's proposed "Nyay" (Nyuntam aay Yojna) scheme failed to enthuse voters.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/after-consecutive-lok-sabha-trashing-congress-stares-at-uncertain-future/articleshow/69470313.cms