New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov. 25 -- Nagarkurnool MP Mallu Ravi expressed confidence that the Congress party will secure a strong mandate in the forthcoming Sarpanch and local body elections in Telangana, stating that the public continues to support the government's policies and welfare initiatives.

Addressing a press conference at Telangana Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, he said the recent Jubilee Hills by-election result clearly reflected people's approval of the Congress government's functioning.

Mallu Ravi said that ever since the Congress came to power and A Revanth Reddy assumed office as Chief Minister, the administration has been working in line with public expectations.

He added that people were satisfied with welfare measures such ...