The Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency is set for a high-stakes by-election on November 11, 2025, following the passing of sitting BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath earlier this year. This election has captured the attention of Hyderabad’s political landscape, featuring a keen contest among the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Indian National Congress, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with over 3.99 lakh voters expected at the polls.
Candidates and Campaign Overview
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The BRS candidate is Maganti Sunitha, widow of the late MLA, aiming to retain the seat for the party.
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Congress has fielded V Naveen Yadav, who has gained significant momentum with a large nomination rally supported by prominent party leaders.
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The BJP has nominated Lankala Deepak Reddy, actively campaigning with support from Union Minister Kishan Reddy.
Alongside these main contenders, over 20 candidates including independents and smaller party nominees have filed nominations, making this a vibrant and competitive by-election. The Election Commission has set nomination deadlines for October 21, with vote counting scheduled for November 14.
Strategic Moves and Alliances
Notably, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has chosen to stay out of this bypoll. AIMIM’s decision to not field a candidate is seen as a tacit endorsement that could benefit the Congress candidate, particularly given the constituency’s sizeable minority population. Owaisi emphasized that development is the key issue for voters, highlighting long-standing civic concerns like inadequate sewerage systems, poor road conditions, limited hospital facilities, and the need for better graveyard provisions.
Local Issues Take Center Stage
Despite the glamour and prestige associated with Jubilee Hills — home to Hyderabad’s elite, celebrities, and business leaders — many residents point to unresolved infrastructure challenges. Waterlogging, congested roads, and neglected slum areas persist, with citizens urging candidates to focus on these everyday problems over mere political theatrics.
The Stakes for Hyderabad’s Political Map
This by-election is widely seen as a litmus test for party strengths in urban Hyderabad ahead of forthcoming state elections. It also reflects shifting voter sentiments, with the BRS facing criticism for its governance record, while the Congress aims to capitalize on voter desire for change and development. The BJP seeks to consolidate its growing urban base as well.
As Jubilee Hills approaches the polls, voters are increasingly looking beyond party lines to elect a leader capable of delivering real progress on civic amenities and community welfare. The coming weeks will reveal whether development discourse or traditional political narratives dominate this crucial Hyderabad contest.
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