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TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud eyes Congress resurgence two years after taking charge
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 04:18 AM
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Two years after assuming the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee helm, Mahesh Kumar Goud says the party is gaining momentum ahead of upcoming elections.
Mahesh Kumar Goud, who took over as head of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) in 2022, told party workers that the Congress is now riding a wave of renewed enthusiasm. He highlighted recent grassroots campaigns and improved voter outreach as signs that the party is regaining its foothold in the state. Goud also pointed to the upcoming local body polls as an opportunity to translate this momentum into tangible electoral gains.
The congress leader said that the party's strategy focuses on addressing local issues such as agrarian distress, unemployment and water scarcity, which he believes resonate with the electorate. He urged volunteers to maintain the current pace of door‑to‑door canvassing and to leverage social media for broader reach.
Analysts note that the Congress has struggled in Telangana since the state's formation, but Goud's optimism reflects a broader effort within the national party to rebuild its base in southern India. The TPCC plans to hold a series of public meetings in Hyderabad and other districts over the next month to sustain the perceived upswing.
Goud concluded by urging party members to stay disciplined and united, emphasizing that collective effort will be crucial for any future electoral success.
The congress leader said that the party's strategy focuses on addressing local issues such as agrarian distress, unemployment and water scarcity, which he believes resonate with the electorate. He urged volunteers to maintain the current pace of door‑to‑door canvassing and to leverage social media for broader reach.
Analysts note that the Congress has struggled in Telangana since the state's formation, but Goud's optimism reflects a broader effort within the national party to rebuild its base in southern India. The TPCC plans to hold a series of public meetings in Hyderabad and other districts over the next month to sustain the perceived upswing.
Goud concluded by urging party members to stay disciplined and united, emphasizing that collective effort will be crucial for any future electoral success.