Kharge, Rahul Hail Congress Win in Telangana Civic Polls

Hyderabad: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and senior leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday thanked party workers and the people of Telangana for the party’s victory in the local body elections.

In a message on X, Kharge expressed gratitude to grassroots workers of Indian National Congress Telangana unit for their “commendable victory,” stating that the mandate reflects the trust reposed by the people. He said the Congress government remains committed to its promise of building a “Prajala Telangana” ensuring social justice, economic empowerment and continuous progress for all 3.8 crore citizens of the state.

Echoing similar sentiments, Rahul Gandhi described the poll outcome as a clear endorsement of the Congress government’s people-first policies anchored in social justice, dignity and inclusive growth. He thanked party karyakartas and leaders, saying the victory belongs to them and the people of Telangana.

Both leaders reaffirmed the party’s vision of a “Prajala Telangana,” where development benefits every family across the state.