The Congress party is setting its agenda for 2026, focusing on welfare politics, grassroots mobilization, and scrutiny of electoral processes ahead of key Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry. Party president Mallikarjun Kharge emphasized showcasing welfare guarantees implemented in Karnataka and Telangana, strengthening organizational structures, and managing voter lists. The strategy aims to reposition Congress as a governing alternative by highlighting administrative competence and addressing concerns over independent institutions.