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The Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bypoll in Hyderabad recorded a voter turnout of 48.49 percent, slightly higher than the 47.58 percent turnout in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections. District election authorities and police have put in place elaborate arrangements for the counting process, scheduled at Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium, Yousufguda, on Friday.

After a month-long campaign, candidates in the Jubilee Hills bypoll have taken a break ahead of Friday’s counting. BRS, BJP and Congress contenders, along with Independents, had engaged in extensive canvassing across the constituency. With turnout at 48 percent, the three main candidates are analysing its impact while expressing gratitude to voters.

Tension flared in Hyderabad’s Yousufguda area on Tuesday evening when BRS leaders, including MLA P Kaushik Reddy and candidate Maganti Sunitha, staged a protest alleging fraudulent voting by Congress supporters. The protest erupted after reports of non-local women allegedly camping at a function hall to cast bogus votes.

The Jubilee Hills bypoll in Hyderabad saw a subdued turnout from younger voters, despite many having enrolled as first-time voters. While some arrived early with family and expressed excitement, many others skipped voting due to academic commitments or lack of interest.

Congress leader and Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha of using emotions to influence voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He alleged that the BRS was playing the sympathy card and violating the Model Code of Conduct.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged that Congress was rigging votes and intimidating voters in the Jubilee Hills byelection. She claimed rowdy elements were being used to threaten people and accused Congress leaders of bribing voters with biryani packets containing cash

Polling in the Jubilee Hills by-election saw heavy turnout but was marred by EVM glitches at multiple booths, minor clashes, and allegations of political interference. Authorities resolved technical issues, and voting continues till 6 pm with results on November 14.

On the eve of the Jubilee Hills by-election, BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha emotionally appealed to voters via social media, seeking support to continue her late husband Maganti Gopinath’s work. Her campaign coincides with a controversy stirred by his elder brother just before polling

Congress Ministers, including Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, focused on rhetoric and attacks on BRS during the Jubilee Hills by-election, sidelining the Six Guarantees and key welfare promises that brought the party to power in Telangana two years ago.

Campaigning in Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency has reached fever pitch ahead of the November 11 bypoll. Party vehicles, rallies, padayatras and door-to-door campaigns have filled the streets, with leaders and supporters working tirelessly to connect with voters.

As the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign concludes, allegations of voter bribery have surfaced against Congress leaders. Viral videos purportedly show Ministers leaving a corporator’s residence with bags suspected to contain cash. BRS leader Dr RS Praveen Kumar accused the ruling party of misusing government vehicles and criticised the absence of police and Election Commission squads.

BRS leader T Harish Rao predicted a silent revolution in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, claiming people would vote for the Car symbol to protect Telangana’s future. He accused the Congress government of failure, crime surge, debt rise, and misgovernance

The Congress party’s alleged attempts to defame BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha in the Jubilee Hills bypoll have backfired after photos and videos surfaced showing her family ties with late MLA Maganti Gopinath, contradicting allegations made by his mother, Mahananda Kumari

BRS held a massive foot rally across Jubilee Hills, Yousufguda, Krishnanagar, and Venkatagiri, energising supporters with slogans, pink flags, and performances. Women highlighted unfulfilled Congress promises ahead of the November 11 bypoll

Family members of candidates have joined the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign, adding a personal touch. Daughters of BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha and wife of Congress nominee Naveen Yadav actively canvassed across Yousufguda and Venkatagiri, connecting emotionally with voters

BRS is projected to retain the Jubilee Hills Assembly seat with a 5–8% margin, according to a Chanakya Strategies survey. The report cites anti-incumbency against Congress, unfulfilled promises, and Maganti Gopinath’s legacy as key factors driving voter sentiment

Leaders from Congress, BJP, and AIMIM joined BRS at Telangana Bhavan. BRS MLA Sabitha Indra Reddy said the defections reflect people’s anger at the Congress government’s failures. She urged cadres to ensure a strong win for Maganti Sunitha in Jubilee Hills

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha lashed out at Congress leaders for accusing her party of exploiting sympathy in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, saying grief over her husband’s death was being politicised. She vowed to continue his legacy and accused Congress of harassment

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called on voters in Jubilee Hills to turn out in large numbers on November 11, warning that low participation could enable the Congress to engage in electoral malpractice. He also encouraged voters to share photos of their inked fingers to inspire civic participation.

The Jubilee Hills by-election has drawn criticism from gender equality advocates due to the low number of women candidates. Maganti Sunitha of BRS is joined by three independent women contenders, each bringing unique personal and professional backgrounds.