**Hyderabad, India** — In a much-anticipated decision, the Congress Party has appointed B. Mahesh Kumar Goud as the new President of the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC). The move, supported unanimously by party leaders, is seen as a strategic effort to win the favor of Telangana’s Backward Classes (BC) communities, which represent 53% of the state’s population. The BC vote has increasingly leaned towards the BJP in recent elections, making this a critical move for Congress as the state prepares for upcoming polls.Goud’s appointment follows a contest for leadership that included other prominent figures like former MP Madhu Yaskhi Goud, Mahabubabad MP Porike Balaram Naik, and AICC Secretary S.A. Sampath Kumar. Ultimately, Mahesh Kumar Goud’s selection aligns with the Congress Party’s strategy to balance caste representation in Telangana’s political leadership. With the current Chief Minister hailing from the Reddy community and the Deputy Chief Minister from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community, Goud’s appointment aims to solidify Congress’ outreach to BC voters.**A Veteran of the Congress Party**Hailing from Nizamabad district, Mahesh Kumar Goud has spent over three decades with the Congress Party, beginning his political career with the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI). He rose through the ranks to lead NSUI, held various positions in the Youth Congress, and played a significant role in successive PCCs. Known for his loyalty to the Gandhi family and his deep understanding of grassroots issues, Goud has previously served as a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) and TPCC Working President.**Congress’ Focus on Caste Balance**The Congress Party has a history of carefully balancing caste dynamics in Telangana politics. Since 1992, Congress has appointed both OC and BC leaders to key positions, such as during the tenure of former Chief Ministers M. Channa Reddy and N. Janardhan Reddy when V. Hanumantha Rao and Majji Tulasidas served as state unit chiefs. With Mahesh Kumar Goud’s appointment, Congress continues its tradition of building a strong leadership structure that reflects Telangana’s diverse communities, reinforcing its electoral strategy as the state heads toward elections.