Congress wins big in Telangana local elections as party faces internal disputes

The Congress party won a decisive victory in municipal elections in Telangana, gaining control of over 1,500 wards. This result is seen as a major boost for the state's Congress government and a significant setback for the BJP and the BRS party in the region.

Meanwhile, the national Congress party is dealing with several internal issues. These include a leadership dispute in Karnataka involving 38 legislators, the expulsion of a member who then insulted Rahul Gandhi, and a decision to contest upcoming elections in Bengal alone without an alliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized the Congress in a speech, and the Supreme Court made several rulings on separate cases, including one stating a minor has rights over reproductive choices.