Maganti Sunitha named BRS candidate for Jubilee Hills bypoll

BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao announced Maganti Sunitha, wife of the late MLA Maganti Gopinath, as the party’s candidate for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election. Party leaders said her candidature honours Gopinath’s legacy and seeks to strengthen the party base.

Hyderabad: BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao on Friday announced Maganti Sunitha, wife of late MLA Maganti Gopinath as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election.

The bypoll was necessitated following the death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath.

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In a statement, Chandrashekhar Rao said the decision was taken in recognition of Gopinath’s services to the party and people, and in response to the aspirations of Jubilee Hills voters. Despite having numerous contenders, the decision was taken to honour Gopinath’s work and public support.

Sunitha, wife of the late legislator, has been active in party programmes and earned respect as a senior leader. Party leadership said her candidature reflects both continuity and gratitude towards Gopinath’s contributions.

BRS leaders expressed confidence that Sunitha would carry forward her husband’s legacy and win the bypoll to strengthen the party’s base in the constituency.