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Telangana Jana Samithi Backs Congress in Jubilee Hills By-Election Battle

Telangana Jana Samithi has decided to support the Congress candidate in the crucial Jubilee Hills by-election. The alliance came after TPCC chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud agreed to several key demands from the Jana Samithi. These include creating an employment calendar for youth and recognizing statehood activists. The by-election features a triangular contest between Congress, BRS, and BJP candidates.

Key Points: Telangana Jana Samithi Supports Congress Jubilee Hills By-Election

  • Telangana Jana Samithi extends crucial support to Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav
  • TPCC chief agreed to create employment calendar for unemployed youth
  • Alliance partners to be accommodated in administration after election code ends
  • By-election necessitated by death of sitting BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath
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Telangana Jana Samithi extends support to Congress in Jubilee Hills by-election

Telangana Jana Samithi extends support to Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav in Jubilee Hills by-election after TPCC chief agrees to key demands for youth employment and recognition.

"We agreed in principle to support the Congress candidate in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election - Muddasani Kodandarama Reddy"

Hyderabad, October 22

Muddasani Kodandarama Reddy, founder of Telangana Jana Samithi, on Wednesday announced that his party agreed in principle to support the Congress candidate in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, scheduled for November 11.

Speaking to ANI, Kodandarama Reddy said, "Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud visited the Telangana Jana Samithi office...We agreed in principle to support the Congress candidate in the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election."

Telangana Jana Samithi's support to the Congress candidate came after the TPCC President agreed to the suggestions put forward by the former.

"We also made some suggestions. To begin with, we said that the unemployed youth are looking for jobs, so a calendar has to be announced. We also suggested that the people who fought for statehood are all looking for recognition and the state government must initiate measures. The PCC president has agreed and he said measures are being initiated," Kodandarama Reddy said.

"Then, finally, he said that the alliance partners should also be accommodated in the administration, to which he agreed...After the election code comes to an end, this process will be completed. We decided to continue the fight for the enhancement of reservations. In light of these agreements, we have decided to support the Congress candidate in Jubilee Hills," the Telangana Jana Samithi Chief said.

The election was necessitated following the death of the sitting MLA and BRS leader Maganti Gopinath.

Backward Class (BC) leader V Naveen Yadav is the Congress candidate. BRS has fielded Gopinath's widow, Sunitha. Lankala Deepak Reddy is the BJP candidate.

Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Bomma Mahesh Kumar Goud said, "Professor Kodandaram, his party is with the Congress...I have come to the Telangana Jana Samithi office to seek their support for the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election...The public of Jubilee Hills wants welfare, development. Congress is winning with a lead of at least 50,000 votes..."

Meanwhile, ahead of the Jubilee Hills constituency by-election, the Election Commission of India (ECI) had appointed three senior officers as observers to ensure the smooth, transparent, and fair conduct of the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency by-election in Hyderabad.

According to the EC, Ranjit Kumar Singh has been appointed as the General Observer, Om Prakash Tripathy as the Police Observer, and Sanjiv Kumar Lal as the Expenditure Observer.

Polling will take place on November 11, with the counting of votes scheduled for November 14.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some political sense! TJS supporting Congress makes perfect sense to avoid splitting anti-BRS votes. But will they actually deliver on their promises to unemployed youth? That's the real question.
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Sarah B
As someone living in Hyderabad, I'm glad the Election Commission has appointed observers. Hope this ensures a fair election process. The people of Jubilee Hills deserve transparent governance.
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Arjun K
Interesting move! But I'm skeptical about these political alliances. They make promises before elections and forget everything afterwards. Hope this time it's different for Telangana's development.
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Karthik V
Good that TJS raised the issue of statehood fighters' recognition. Many genuine activists are still waiting for their due respect and benefits. Hope Congress keeps its word on this! 🙏
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Michael C
While the alliance seems strategic, I hope this doesn't become just another political calculation. The focus should remain on what's best for the constituents of Jubilee Hills, not party politics.

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