Congress Faces Turmoil in 4 Key States: Aiyar Row, Borah Resignation, DMK Rift

• Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks praising Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and LDF's panchayati raj model caused a stir, with Congress distancing itself from his comments.
• Assam Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah resigned, citing MP Gaurav Gogoi's "highhandedness," though the party later claimed he withdrew it.
• The Congress-DMK alliance in Tamil Nadu faces a power-sharing tussle, with CM MK Stalin ruling out power-sharing and Congress leaders exploring other options.
• In Bengal, TMC leader Mamata Banerjee has ruled out a pre-poll alliance with Congress, stating her party will contest alone, a stance echoed by Congress.