Archive · 11 Nov 2025
BRS Candidate Alleges Rigging in Jubilee Hills Bypoll; Police Monitor Peacefully
An election is happening in Jubilee Hills, and one of the candidates is saying that some people are cheating.
She claims that voters are being scared and that people are trying to bribe them.
She also asked why some important politicians were there.
However, the head of the police went to check and said that everything is going smoothly.
They are even using flying cameras, called drones, to watch all the polling places to make sure everything is safe and fair for everyone voting.
BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged rigging, voter intimidation, and attempts to lure voters during the Jubilee Hills bypolls.
Sunitha also questioned the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka and Government Whip Beera Ilaiah in Jubilee Hills.
Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected the polling process and stated that voting is proceeding peacefully.
Drone technology, with 150 drones deployed, is being used for election monitoring in the constituency for the first time.
The police assured that security arrangements are in place to ensure a smooth polling process.
- Who
- BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha, Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka, Government Whip Beera Ilaiah.
- What
- Allegations of rigging, voter intimidation, and voter luring by a BRS candidate, contrasted with police assurance of peaceful polling monitored by drones.
- When
- During the ongoing Jubilee Hills bypolls.
- Where
- Jubilee Hills.
- Why
- To conduct and monitor the by-election while addressing allegations of irregularities.
BRS Candidate Alleges
Police Commissioner's Statement
Election Integrity
BRS Candidate Alleges
BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha alleged rigging at polling stations, voter intimidation, and attempts to lure voters. She also questioned the presence of senior political figures in the area.
Police Commissioner's Statement
Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected polling and assured that voting is proceeding peacefully, with no major disturbances reported.
Monitoring Technology
BRS Candidate Alleges
Concerns raised over potential irregularities and external influences.
Police Commissioner's Statement
Drone technology, including 150 drones, is being used for the first time in the country to monitor the election process.
- Allegations Made By
- BRS Candidate Maganti Sunitha
- Allegations
- Rigging, voter intimidation, voter luring, presence of rowdy elements, presence of political figures
- Police Monitoring
- Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar
- Monitoring Method
- Drones (150 deployed)
- Overall Polling Status (as per Commissioner)
- Proceeding peacefully