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Union Minister Bandi Sanjay has drawn sharp criticism for accusing Congress and BRS leaders of reducing Telangana politics to abusive language. His comments, posted on X, sparked a backlash as users recalled his own campaign speeches filled with personal attacks, particularly during the 2023 Assembly elections.

BRS MLA KP Vivekananda criticised MLC K. Kavitha for her recent remarks against senior party leaders, urging her to introspect and avoid undermining the legacy of BRS president K. Chandrashekhar Rao. Addressing a press conference, he said her comments during the Jubilee Hills election campaign belittled the efforts of party workers and damaged the organisation.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao acknowledged that electoral results may not always reflect the hard work of party leaders and workers, urging encouragement from supporters to lift morale. Following the Jubilee Hills by-election defeat of BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha, supporters rallied behind KTR, criticising Chief Minister Revanth Reddy and alleging electoral malpractices by Congress.

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank has reported receiving a direct threat on social media following his criticism of Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after the Jubilee Hills bypoll. The message warned him against targeting the CM. The incident comes amid allegations of rigging and intimidation during the bypoll.

BRS leader and MLC Dasoju Sravan dismissed the Congress victory in Jubilee Hills as a rigged triumph, accusing Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy of deploying State machinery, financial muscle and electoral malpractices to secure the seat. At a press conference, Sravan alleged the campaign cost over Rs 200 crore and likened the poll to irregularities in Bihar, Rayalaseema and Hyderabad’s Old City.

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) announced that its weekly ‘Prajavani’ programme, aimed at addressing public grievances, will resume from November 17 at the Head Office. The programme, held every Monday, was temporarily suspended due to the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency by-election.

BJP state president N Ramchander Rao has alleged that the Congress victory in the Jubilee Hills by-poll was possible only with AIMIM’s support, noting that candidate V Naveen Yadav had earlier contested on an AIMIM ticket. Addressing a press conference, Rao accused the Congress of misusing government resources and relying on money and muscle power.

The Congress party clinched the Jubilee Hills by-poll with candidate V Naveen Yadav emphasising unity and development over vendetta politics. Yadav accused the BRS of running a malicious campaign but credited voters for delivering a decisive verdict.

NOTA secured 922 votes in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, as per results announced on Friday. Counting was held under tight security, and officials said NOTA votes were included from the first round. Returning Officer P Sairam confirmed the final NOTA count.

NCP candidate Mohammed Anwar, contesting the Jubilee Hills assembly bye-election, died of a suspected heart attack at his residence in Erragadda before results were declared. He secured 24 votes posthumously. The bypoll also saw 58 independent candidates, with Amboju Buddiah winning the highest tally of 231 votes.

Congress candidate Naveen Yadav won the Jubilee Hills by-poll with a 24,711 vote margin after ten rounds of counting. BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha put up strong resistance in earlier rounds. The Returning Officer issued the election certificate at Yousufguda on Friday.

BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged widespread rigging, intimidation and rowdyism by the Congress in the Jubilee Hills bypoll, claiming the election was undemocratic and that the BRS had a moral victory. She also accused Congress supporters of ragging BRS agents during counting

K.T. Rama Rao said the Jubilee Hills bypoll loss would not weaken the BRS, asserting the party remains the key alternative to Congress. He thanked workers, alleged election irregularities, and vowed that the party will continue as a strong opposition in Telangana.

Exit polls conducted by KK Surveys and Strategies indicate that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) is poised to retain the Jubilee Hills constituency, a bastion it has held for over a decade. The survey shows BRS leading with 49 per cent vote share, ahead of Congress at 41 per cent and BJP at 8 per cent.

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.

Jubilee Hills by-election saw minimal participation from Tollywood celebrities, despite expectations of a star-studded affair. While some personalities like Gopichand and SS Rajamouli voted, many known film artists abstained, raising questions about celebrity engagement in civic duties

Hyderabad witnessed a steady increase in voter turnout throughout polling day, culminating in a final figure of 48.47 percent by 6 pm. District Election Officer RV Karnan shared the progressive turnout data, noting consistent growth from morning to evening.

Exit polls from Jubilee Hills by-election indicate a neck-and-neck race between BRS and Congress, with BRS slightly ahead in all three major surveys. While BRS appears to have retained its urban voter base, Congress has gained traction among newer 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.