Jubilee Hills By-Election: 180 File Nominations

The deadline for filing nominations for the November 11 Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency by-election ended today, witnessing a record number of candidates entering the fray.

A total of 180 nominations were filed, with a significant number submitted on the final day. Officials accepted forms from all candidates who arrived before 3 pm.

The scrutiny of the nomination papers will take place on Wednesday, October 22. October 24 is the last date for withdrawal of nominations.

Candidates from all major political parties, along with several independents - including Regional Ring Road (RRR) affected farmers, unemployed youth and retired employees - have filed nominations.

BJP candidate Lankala Deepak Reddy, who contested the 2023 Assembly elections from the same constituency and secured around 25,000 votes, filed his nomination papers today. The Congress has fielded Naveen Yadav, and the BRS has nominated Maganti Sunitha Gopinath. The by-election is expected to witness a three-way contest between the three parties.

The by-election has gained significance as all major parties treat it as a prestigious battle. The Congress, in particular, is reportedly deploying elaborate strategies to ensure victory, after taking a cautious approach in candidate selection.

The entry of RRR-affected farmers and unemployed youth has added a new dimension to the contest, making it one of the most crowded and closely watched elections in recent times.