The Congress party in Gujarat has reported a mixed performance in the recent municipal elections. While it successfully increased its presence in urban municipalities, gaining 72 seats to reach a total of 458, it faced setbacks in tribal regions. The party's representation in municipal corporations rose from 55 in 2021 to 95 due to the elections of nine new corporations. However, in the zilla panchayats, Congress saw a decline, securing only 136 seats compared to 170 in the previous elections. Similarly, its tally in taluka panchayats fell from 1,247 to 1,050. Notably, in Tapi district, Congress won the Vyara Taluka Panchayat with 13 seats against the BJP's 7, while in Songadh, both parties were tied with 9 seats each. Despite these local victories, the BJP dominated the district panchayat, winning 19 out of 26 seats, highlighting its continued strength in tribal areas.