Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Azharuddin Meets Congress Leaders for Jubilee Hills Bypoll
The Congress party is getting ready for a special election called a bypoll in Jubilee Hills.
Mohammed Azharuddin, a former cricketer, is hoping to be the candidate.
He even met with top party leaders to discuss it.
However, the party leaders want to choose someone who can win.
They are looking at different people and checking their chances of winning.
The party is not just going with someone who is from the area, but the focus is on winning the election.
Others, like Bonthu Rammohan Rao, are also in the running for the position.
Azharuddin had previously lost an election in the area, which is why the party is careful about selecting the best candidate.
Mohammed Azharuddin met with Congress leaders amid the upcoming Jubilee Hills bypolls.
The PCC is prioritizing a winning candidate, conducting surveys to assess potential candidates.
PCC president clarified that Azharuddin's application will be considered after official notification.
Former Mayor Bonthu Rammohan Rao is also considered a top contender, along with others.
Azharuddin lost the 2023 Assembly polls to BRS candidate Maganti Gopinath.
- Who
- Mohammed Azharuddin, Bonthu Rammohan Rao, and other potential candidates.
- What
- Congress party is selecting a candidate for the Jubilee Hills bypoll.
- When
- Following the death of Maganti Gopinath, the bypolls are upcoming.
- Where
- Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To fill the vacancy caused by the death of Maganti Gopinath.
Party Priorities
Winning Candidate
Candidate Selection Criteria
Party Priorities
Some party members might prioritize choosing a candidate based on local connections and past performance.
Winning Candidate
The PCC leadership prioritizes fielding a candidate with the highest chance of winning.
- Bypoll Event
- Jubilee Hills
- Party in Focus
- Congress
- Key Contender
- Mohammed Azharuddin
- Other Contender
- Bonthu Rammohan Rao
- Previous Election Result
- Azharuddin lost to Maganti Gopinath