Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Congress & BRS Clash Over Hyderabad's Development Ahead of By-election
Imagine two main teams, Congress and BRS, are having a big argument before a special election in a part of Hyderabad called Jubilee Hills.
The Congress team says they built Hyderabad when they were in charge before, creating important things like the airport and Metro.
They say the other team, BRS, didn't build much and even messed up some projects and spent a lot of money unwisely.
They call the leaders from BRS and BJP the 'Bad Brothers' because they think they are stopping new projects like making the river cleaner and expanding the Metro.
The BRS team says they did a lot of good building work for Hyderabad and accuses the Congress team of being corrupt and destroying the progress they made.
They are telling people to remember their good work from the past.
Both teams want people to vote for them in the election to decide who will lead the city's future development.
Congress and BRS are engaged in a heated political debate over Hyderabad's development ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election.
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy accuses BRS and BJP leaders K.T. Rama Rao and G. Kishan Reddy of obstructing key infrastructure projects.
BRS criticizes the Congress government, labeling their tenure as 'misrule and corruption' and highlighting BRS's past development achievements.
Both parties blame each other for the cancellation of ITIR, alleged financial mismanagement, and stalled projects like Metro expansion.
The election campaign includes accusations of corruption, broken promises, and differing visions for Hyderabad's future growth.
- Who
- Congress (led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy) and BRS (led by working president K.T. Rama Rao), and BJP (represented by Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy).
- What
- Political clash over Hyderabad's development narrative and future projects, with both Congress and BRS accusing each other of obstruction and misrule, ahead of the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election.
- When
- Ahead of the November 11 Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, with vote counting on November 14.
- Where
- Jubilee Hills constituency, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To win the Jubilee Hills by-election by discrediting opponents and highlighting their own vision for the city's development.
BRS & BJP
Congress
Development Narrative
BRS & BJP
BRS claims a decade of development under their rule, transforming Hyderabad into a global hub. They criticize the current Congress government for 'misrule and corruption' and for reversing progress. They highlight the previous BRS government's development projects like TIMS hospitals, flyovers, and housing. They also criticize the demolition of the old Secretariat and accuse the current government of targeting the poor while shielding influential figures with illegal constructions.
Congress
Congress asserts that Hyderabad saw real progress during their rule (2004-2014). They blame BRS and BJP for the cancellation of ITIR, stagnation of Hyderabad's infrastructure under BRS (e.g., no Metro expansion), and allege corruption and mismanagement of projects like Kaleshwaram. They accuse the previous government of building structures like the new Secretariat and Command Control Centre for family interests, and the BJP of failing to secure central aid during floods and burdening Telangana with debt.
Obstruction of Growth
BRS & BJP
BRS accuses the Chief Minister of conceding defeat by calling the by-election 'not a referendum' and challenging him to present his two-year record. They allege the current government is reversing development and hurting workers, auto drivers, and small traders.
Congress
Congress labels K.T. Rama Rao and Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy as 'Bad Brothers' who are obstructing Hyderabad's growth and critical infrastructure projects like Metro Rail expansion, Musi river rejuvenation, and Bharat Future City. They accuse them of deliberately stalling projects and surrendering to each other.
Election Impact
BRS & BJP
BRS believes defeating Congress in Jubilee Hills is the only way to compel the government to fulfill its guarantees. They are highlighting works completed during their tenure and touring the area.
Congress
Congress states that electing their candidate in Jubilee Hills will ensure the city's rapid development continues without hurdles and appeals to voters for coordination between state and constituency for continued development. They predict BRS defeat and BJP forfeiture of deposit.
- Bypoll Date
- November 11
- Vote Counting Date
- November 14
- Constituency
- Jubilee Hills
- Congress Candidate
- V. Naveen Yadav
- BRS Candidate
- Maganti Sunitha
- Accused 'Bad Brothers'
- K.T. Rama Rao (BRS) and G. Kishan Reddy (BJP)
- Alleged BRS Misrule Costs
- 1 lakh crore for Kaleshwaram project
- Alleged State Debt (2014-2024)
- 8 lakh crore (BRS and BJP)
