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BRS leaders in Hyderabad have accused the Congress-led government of using police force to intimidate their cadre ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. The controversy erupted after several party workers, including leader Arun, were allegedly detained without charges.

With the Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign nearing its end, senior BRS leaders launched a vigorous outreach in support of candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. Former ministers and MLAs conducted door-to-door canvassing and small group meetings across key divisions.

The BRS has accused the Congress and AIMIM of orchestrating police intimidation and communal provocation ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. BRS leaders claim police raided Abdul Wahid’s residence past midnight and harassed his family. They also allege Congress activists attacked minority leaders and forced Sharif Qureshi to switch allegiance under threat.

BRS urged the Election Commission to deploy Central forces and take direct control of security in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, alleging large-scale rigging, fake voter IDs and intimidation by the ruling Congress. The party also sought CCTV monitoring and special observers.

AIMIM’s decision to back Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in the Jubilee Hills by-election has sparked criticism, with rivals recalling its past attacks on CM Revanth Reddy. The move has strained ties with BRS and angered supporters in Borabanda and Erragadda

The BRS has accused the Election Commission of India of favouring the ruling Congress party ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election. Alleging inaction despite multiple complaints and evidence of Model Code of Conduct violations by Congress leaders, including Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, BRS leaders announced plans to approach the High Court and Supreme Court.

At a roadshow in Somajiguda, BRS leader KT Rama Rao urged voters to back “development over chaos” in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, attacking Chief Minister Revanth Reddy over unfulfilled promises, withheld student fee dues, and alleged bias in HYDRAA demolitions

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

Tension erupted in Chevella when MLA K Yadaiah attempted to visit the Mirzaguda accident site after an RTC bus-truck collision killed 20 people. Locals and victims’ relatives blamed government negligence for the lack of road safety measures

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.