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What has the common man got from 10 years of Modi’s rule? Nothing, says Mahesh Kumar Goud

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) working president and Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) B. Mahesh Kumar Goud (58) is braving searing heat to canvass for party candidate from Nizamabad constituency and veteran T Jeevan Reddy. In this exclusive interview, he explains why he feels people will continue to put their trust in the party for the Lok Sabha elections as well.

How is the campaign going in Telangana in general and Nizamabad in particular?

Revanth Reddy became Chief Minister just four months ago. He is young, energetic and a charismatic figure. He is leaving no stone unturned in campaigning for the party candidates, covering up to four Assembly constituencies a day. The six guarantees that were promised by Sonia Gandhi — and being implemented by the government — such as free bus travel for women, medical insurance of ₹10 lakh, gas cylinders at ₹500, and free electricity for up to 200 units, are attracting the common man and the poor. Nearly 95% of the farmers in the State received financial assistance under Rythu Bandhu. The remaining ones will be covered before August as per the promise made by the Chief Minister.

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