What Happened on the First Day of Nominations for the Jubilee Hills Bypoll?
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Synopsis
On the first day of nominations for the Jubilee Hills bye-election, ten candidates stepped forward, including representatives from smaller parties. With polling set for November 11, the political landscape is heating up as candidates gear up to make their mark in Hyderabad's vibrant electoral showdown.
Key Takeaways
- Ten nominations filed on the first day for Jubilee Hills bye-election.
- Polling is scheduled for November 11.
- Scrutiny of nominations will occur on October 22.
- The constituency has 399,000 voters.
- Absence of major party candidates raises questions.
Hyderabad, Oct 13 (NationPress) On the inaugural day for the Jubilee Hills Assembly bye-election slated for November 11, a total of ten nominations were submitted in Hyderabad.
The Returning Officer, P. Sairam, confirmed that 11 sets of nominations were received overall.
Among the candidates were two individuals representing smaller political parties.
The rest are Independent candidates.
Poosa Srinivas from the Telangana Rashtra Punahnirmana Samithi and Aravapalli Srinivasa Rao from the Navataram Party filed their nomination documents.
No representatives from national or regional parties participated on the first day.
The bye-election process commenced with the Returning Officer issuing a notification on Monday.
Candidates have until October 21 to submit their nominations.
Nomination scrutiny is scheduled for October 22, and candidates can withdraw their nominations until October 24.
Voting is set for November 11, with vote counting occurring on November 14.
The Election Commission of India has released guidelines for the nomination process.
Hyderabad District Election Officer, R.V. Karnan, mentioned that nominations will not be accepted on public holidays.
This bye-election was prompted by the passing of the sitting MLA, Maganti Gopinath of the BRS in June.
During the 2023 Assembly elections, Gopinath achieved a hat-trick, defeating former Indian cricket captain and Congress candidate Mohammed Azharuddin by 16,337 votes.
In this multi-cornered contest, Gopinath secured 80,549 votes, while Azharuddin garnered 64,212 votes.
BJP's L. Deepak Reddy finished third with 25,866 votes.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), led by Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, also fielded a candidate, but he finished in fourth place with just 7,848 votes.
The BRS has nominated Gopinath's wife, Maganti Sunitha, as its candidate.
Meanwhile, the Congress has selected Naveen Yadav as its candidate.
The BJP is expected to announce its candidate in the coming days.
According to the recently published final electoral roll, the constituency has 399,000 voters — 207,382 males, 191,593 females, and 25 third-gender voters.
This marks an increase of 3.49 percent in registered voters compared to the 2023 Assembly elections, which had 385,287 voters.
Polling for the bye-election will take place across 407 polling stations in 139 locations within the constituency.
Point of View
The Jubilee Hills bye-election presents a crucial moment for local political dynamics. As candidates from smaller parties and independents vie for attention, the absence of major party contenders on the first nomination day raises questions about the strategies at play. This election is not just a local affair; it reflects broader trends in regional politics that could influence national narratives.
NationPress
13/10/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the date of the Jubilee Hills bye-election?
The Jubilee Hills bye-election is scheduled for November 11.
How many nominations were filed on the first day?
A total of ten nominations were filed on the first day.
Who are the major candidates in the bye-election?
Maganti Sunitha is the BRS candidate, while Naveen Yadav represents Congress.
When is the scrutiny of nominations?
The scrutiny of nominations will take place on October 22.
How many voters are registered in the Jubilee Hills constituency?
There are 399,000 registered voters in the Jubilee Hills constituency.
