Two years on, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud bets on Congress momentum

Two years into his tenure as Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president, Mahesh Kumar Goud expresses confidence in the Congress government's ability to counter the challenges posed by the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Goud asserts that the success of the Congress in Telangana is rooted in the rejection of communal politics by the populace and the scrutiny of the BRS government's governance, which has exposed corruption and failures.

He emphasizes the importance of welfare and development programmes in maintaining public confidence, stating that with over 63 seats won in the last Assembly election and the implementation of welfare schemes such as free fine-quality rice, housing, and increased electricity, the Congress has made significant progress. Goud highlights the success of the caste survey, which was a key demand by party leader Rahul Gandhi and has been tabled in the Assembly, as a major achievement.

The party has also been successful in winning by-elections and local body elections. When assessing the performance of the Congress government, Goud points to the faster implementation of welfare schemes and the significant number of government jobs created compared to the BRS. He addresses concerns about the pace of change, attributing it to the financial burden inherited from the BRS and the implementation of the Fourth City project aimed at transforming Hyderabad.

Regarding the Konda Surekha controversy, Goud clarifies that while the episode has caused anxiety, the Congress adheres to democratic principles and will take action against violations. The government is committed to addressing the concerns surrounding the land issue, ensuring that legitimate landowners and pattadars are not adversely affected.