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The Jubilee Hills by-election, necessitated by the death of MLA Maganti Gopinath, is shaping up as a prestige contest. BRS is set to field his wife, Maganti Sunitha, while Congress eyes a BC candidate and BJP explores limited options.

The Congress government in Telangana has announced the nomination of Prof. Kodandaram Reddy and Mohammed Azharuddin under the Governor’s quota for the MLC elections, following the Supreme Court’s annulment of previous nominations. Azharuddin, a former cricketer and Congress candidate in the 2023 Assembly elections, had contested unsuccessfully from Jubilee Hills.

The Telangana Assembly adjourned to Sunday morning after passing a condolence motion for the late Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath. Legislators across parties paid tributes, highlighting his work for both affluent and marginalised communities in Hyderabad.

The Telangana Assembly monsoon session begins Saturday, with the Congress and BRS preparing for heated debates on the Kaleshwaram project report, BC reservations, urea shortage, and flood damage. The government is expected to table the Justice PC Ghose Commission report on Monday

The party leaders also raised concerns over a viral video of one Sridhar Rao from Sandhya Convention reportedly making disturbing comments linked to the death of former MLA Maganti Gopinath.

The TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud is reported to have sought a report from the DCC president over Konda Murali’s comments.

Chandrashekhar Rao visited Gopinath’s residence in Doctors’ Colony, Madhapur, where the body was kept, and expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved family, consoling them in their time of grief.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president said that news of Gopinath’s death came as a shock to him. He recalled that Gopinath started his political journey with the TDP and held several posts efficiently

TPCC president Mahesh Kumar Goud also condoled the death of the Jubilee Hills MLA

Calling it the loss of a 'brother', Rama Rao described Gopinath as a gentle and kind-hearted soul. He thanked the State government for stepping in to make the necessary arrangements for the final journey

BRS senior leader and former MP Boinpally Vinod Kumar expressed profound grief, stating that Gopinath’s death is an irreparable loss to both the BRS party and the people of Telangana

BRS chief K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Gopinath, describing it as an irreparable loss to the party

BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, who suffered a massive heart attack, continues to receive intensive care at AIG Hospital. Minister Sridhar Babu said his condition has slightly improved and assured full government support for the MLA’s treatment and recovery.

BRS working president speaks with legislator’s family and senior doctors at AIG Hospital, where Gopinath is receiving intensive care

They have been prevented from entering the Gandhi Hospital and arrested, before being shifted to the Narayanaguda police station.

The leaders garlanded Bapuji’s portrait before highlighting his invaluable services as a lawyer, minister, and fighter for the weaker sections of society.

Based on a complaint, the Borabanda police booked a case under relevant sections and took up investigation.

They sought an appointment with the speaker, G Prasad Kumar to meet him and seek in writing action against Nagender.

He won the seat securing a substantial lead of over 17,000 votes against his close rival Mohammed Azharuddin.

Gopinath has won from Jubilee Hills twice and the BRS is strong here as against Azharuddin who joined the fray seeking to ride on his celebrity status.