A) Kotli may keep the seat if his personal network remains stronger than Congress’s weak statewide presence.
B) AAP’s expanding base could turn his 2022 success into a one-time win.
C) With Pawan Kumar Tinu now in AAP, the fight may get tougher if AAP field him.
D) Congress may again depend on Kotli as one of the few leaders still capable of holding ground in Doaba.