India, Aug. 16 -- The Uttarakhand Congress has begun intensifying preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections, even as it faces internal factionalism, an early contest for party tickets and organisational weaknesses across several constituencies. While the leadership maintains that it is strengthening its grassroots network and preparing to take on the ruling BJP, internal differences continue to pose a significant challenge for the party ahead of the polls. Meanwhile, the Congress has stepped up its mass outreach through state-wide yatras, workers' meetings and public rallies across the hill and plains regions. The campaign is aimed at energising the party cadre, highlighting governance related issues and positioning the Congress as a s...