Jubilee Hills Bye-Election: 23 Candidates Withdraw, 58 Remain in the Fray

Hyderabad: Ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency bye-election scheduled for November 11, a total of 58 candidates will now contest after 23 aspirants withdrew their nominations on Friday.

The Returning Officer, P. Sairam, formally released the list of candidates who opted to withdraw, following the scrutiny of nomination papers completed on October 22. Initially, the Election Commission of India had accepted the nominations of 81 candidates. With the recent withdrawals, the contest now stands at 58 participants.

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Major political parties continue to be represented in the fray, including BRS candidate Magnati Sunita, Congress nominee V. Naveen Yadav, BJP contender Linkala Deepak Reddy, along with a few independent candidates.

Election authorities have emphasized that the bye-election is a significant event for voters in the constituency, and stringent arrangements have been made to ensure a transparent, secure, and smooth polling process. The Election Commission has also reiterated that all necessary measures will be in place to prevent any disruption and maintain the integrity of the election.

This bye-election marks a key moment in the political landscape of Jubilee Hills, with voters poised to make their voices heard in what promises to be a closely watched contest.