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Facing a tough contest in the Jubilee Hills by-election, the Telangana Congress convened a high-level meeting led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy to address campaign shortcomings. Despite active canvassing, criticism over poor public response and controversial remarks has further complicated the party’s prospects.

In the Karimnagar Cooperative Urban Bank elections, Karra Rajashekhar’s panel secured 10 out of 12 director posts, defeating rival groups led by Congress leaders Velchala Rajender Rao and Gaddam Vilas Reddy.

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the Congress government of misusing the HYDRAA demolition drive as a tool of political vendetta, targeting the poor while protecting the influential. He vowed legal and political action to ensure justice for affected families.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao predicted the party’s resurgence within 500 days, asserting that K Chandrashekhar Rao’s comeback as CM was inevitable. Addressing a massive rally in Jubilee Hills, he accused Congress of misrule and warned against poll manipulation

To regain its Jubilee Hills seat, BRS rolled out its ‘Maata-Muchata’ campaign, with leaders engaging citizens at tea stalls and markets. Residents voiced anger over high water bills, stalled projects, and rising costs under Congress rule, praising BRS-era governance

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is set to launch its "Maata-Mucchata" outreach programme in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on Friday. Party leaders will engage directly with citizens in public spaces to discuss local issues and criticise the Congress government's performance.

Facing intense protests from the BRS, the Telangana government has sanctioned Rs 303 crore to clear Overseas Scholarship dues for students from marginalised communities. The decision comes after weeks of unrest and is seen as a strategic move to ease public discontent before the Jubilee Hills bypoll.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao termed the Jubilee Hills by-election a contest between the ‘Car’ and the ‘Bulldozer’, urging voters to reject the Congress for its alleged betrayal of backward classes and failure to fulfil key welfare promises

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath, widow of late MLA Maganti Gopinath, shared her emotional journey into politics ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll. In a heartfelt media interaction, she spoke of her husband’s dedication, his quiet battle with illness, and her commitment to continue his work. She dismissed the ‘sympathy vote’ label, asserting that her campaign is rooted in sincerity and public service.

With nearly two weeks remaining until the polling date, November 11, for the Jubilee Hills by-poll, parties have expanded their campaign areas every day

BRS leader T Harish Rao accused the Congress of using dummy independent candidates with symbols resembling the party’s Car to confuse voters in the Jubilee Hills bypoll. He also alleged corruption in liquor licences and demanded a probe into the Deccan Cements gun threat case.

In a setback for the Congress ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll, Hyderabad police bound over party candidate Naveen Yadav’s father, Chinna Srisailam Yadav, and uncle, both rowdy sheeters. The preventive action has sparked fresh political controversy in the constituency.

The BRS condemned a case filed against former MLA Peddi Sudharshan Reddy and others during the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign, alleging political bias and police pressure from Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. The party said its campaign would continue despite intimidation attempts.

Rama Rao addressed a gathering of auto drivers, promising to fight for their rights and expose the government’s betrayal. “Rahul Gandhi rode in Mashrat Ali’s auto promising change. Today, that same man struggles to feed his family. This is the real face of Congress governance," he said, demanding immediate implementation of the promised Auto Drivers’ Welfare Board and financial aid.

BRS has filed a complaint against Telangana's Media Director, Sriram Karri, alleging a violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The party seeks an inquiry, suspension, and preservation of his social media records

KT Rama Rao blamed the Congress government for turning Telangana into a mafia regime, accusing leaders of looting the State. He urged hotel workers and voters to support the BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath for peace and development

BRS leader Rasamai Balkishan appeared before LMD police following a case filed against him by Manakondur MLA Dr Kavvampalli Satyanarayana. Balkishan alleged that the MLA abused him and his family, and fabricated a fake audio clip to file the case

Karnataka’s push to raise Almatti Dam height on the Krishna River has sparked concerns in Telangana over reduced water share. With the project’s approval, neighboring states are preparing to challenge it legally, fearing droughts and delayed water supplies downstream

A record 58 candidates are contesting the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election, prompting four ballot units per booth. Independents chose quirky symbols like baby walker and CCTV camera. The key battle features Congress, BRS and BJP after BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath’s death necessitated the poll

BRS working president KT Rama Rao has called for a united push to win the Jubilee Hills by-election, framing it as a launchpad for the 2026 GHMC polls. He criticised the Congress government for civic neglect and urged party leaders to highlight past development under BRS rule while preparing for potential bypolls in other constituencies.