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Senior BRS leaders accused the Congress government of neglecting the Centre for Dalit Studies in Jubilee Hills, a Rs 24 crore project initiated by K Chandrashekhar Rao. They demanded its immediate inauguration, alleging Congress apathy towards Dalit welfare and empowerment
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The BRS lodged a complaint with the Election Commission of India against Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav for allegedly threatening to eliminate BRS workers during his Jubilee Hills campaign. The party urged the ECI to act immediately to ensure fair elections.
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Chief Electoral Officer C Sudarshan Reddy has sought the Election Commission of India’s directions after receiving complaints from the BRS and BJP alleging Model Code of Conduct violations by the Congress government over promises to film workers and Azharuddin’s Cabinet induction
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Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy said a Congress victory in Jubilee Hills was a mere formality, citing favourable surveys. He highlighted welfare measures while Minister Ponnam Prabhakar accused the BRS and BJP of forming a covert alliance against Congress
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Sections of the BJP are reportedly favouring the Congress in the Jubilee Hills by-election by maintaining a low-profile campaign. The strategy, seen as a bid to weaken the BRS, has left many leaders quietly supporting the Congress to split opposition votes
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Despite heavy rain triggered by Cyclone Montha, political parties continued campaigning in the Jubilee Hills constituency. Candidates including Maganti Sunitha, Naveen Yadav and G Kishan Reddy toured several localities, interacting with voters and maintaining their momentum despite the challenging weather conditions
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Congress Jubilee Hills candidate Naveen Yadav and Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mettu Sai Kumar landed in controversy after videos and messages surfaced showing them threatening critics. Yadav called Jubilee Hills his ‘territory’, while Sai Kumar allegedly abused a BRS activist online
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Despite a sharp increase in voter enrolment over the years, Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills constituency continues to record low voter turnout. Analysts cite urban apathy, floating population and weak mobilisation as reasons ahead of the November 11 bypoll
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A BRS delegation led by S Madhusudhana Chari filed a complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer alleging that the Congress violated the Model Code of Conduct in Jubilee Hills. The party sought cancellation of permission for a film union event and action against Congress leaders
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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.
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As many as 58 candidates, including 22 non-locals from across Telangana, are contesting the Jubilee Hills bypoll. Their agendas range from unemployment and SC classification to public welfare, highlighting the constituency’s diverse and politically vibrant character.
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Former minister Jogu Ramanna criticised the government for delaying soy procurement as farmers in Adilabad protested by dumping their produce on roads. Cotton farmers too expressed anger over low prices and restrictions on moisture content during procurement
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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.
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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.
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Hyderabad Police have bound over more than 100 persons, including Congress candidate Naveen Yadav’s father Chinna Srisailam Yadav, ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election. The move follows Election Commission directions to maintain peace and prevent law and order issues.
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Residents from Secunderabad Cantonment have taken to Jubilee Hills to warn voters against falling for Congress's false promises. Using a creative campaign with dressed chickens, they highlighted unfulfilled promises from the past and urged residents to vote wisely in the November bypoll
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Despite BRS objections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has assigned symbols resembling the party's 'Car' to independent candidates in the Jubilee Hills by-election. Polling for the by-election will take place on November 11, with over 4 lakh voters expected
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao launched the "Jaitra Yatra" in Jubilee Hills, urging voters to reject Congress for unfulfilled promises. He highlighted welfare schemes under K Chandrashekhar Rao and alleged financial burden on citizens during the current Congress government
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Congress leaders, including BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and MLA K Shankaraiah, focused their Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign on criticising the BRS and its leadership, avoiding mention of Congress’s own schemes or promises made during the 2023 Assembly elections
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For the first time, Jubilee Hills voters can deposit mobile phones outside polling booths. Chief Electoral Officer Sudharshan Reddy assured all booths will have basic amenities, ramps, drinking water, toilets, waiting areas, voter assistance, and proper signage for a smooth voting experience