Congress has been facing more criticism than appraisal in the past few months. Let us face the truth, there are in face people from every economic section who have been displeased with the policies of the Congress party. If the party wishes to remain in power after the 2014 general elections, it has to deal with at least three strategies.

Power shortage, scarcity of basic commodities like drinking water and high inflation of essential goods. This was revealed by a survey from the intelligence department of a private agency in Hyderabad which is not a big surprise at all. Power shortage is the most felt loss unanimously all over the state.

Three hours of no power on average per day through out the state is a huge burden. Basic amenities are poor like water supply etc. If the government cannot workout a proper strategy for the same, they should expect a gaping void in the vote bank. With the prices of day-to-day commodities rising higher to prohibitory prices has only put off the crowd who blame the government for not being able to control the prices of the most basic requirements.

The only fact that Congress is still in the fray is the Re 1 per kilo of rice scheme that has been fetching it a lot of support for the party. Even opposition parties' criticism is not stopping them from the continuation of the scheme due to its acceptance in the public. The same can be said for Indiramma housing scheme.

The people however disgruntled with the government after the fee-reimbursement scheme is no longer as attractive. With Rajiv Yuva Kiranalu, Kiran Kumar Reddy's favorite project, not being as well received, Congress has a lot of ground to cover before the next General Elections.

(AW- Anil)