The Congress on Friday (April 24, 2026) said the Panchayati Raj system has been an important medium for women's empowerment and its further revival is far more urgent than increasing the strength of Lok Sabha to ensure personal political survival.

On Panchayati Raj day, the Congress also said that it is fully committed to strengthening the spirit of Gram Swaraj and congratulated the village heads and members of the panchayats and local bodies across the country.