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šŸ“° Jubilee Hills By-Poll: Naidu’s Move May End Up Helping Revanth? šŸ—³ļøšŸ¤”

TL;DR:Political analysts believe Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP strategyĀ in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-electionĀ could indirectly benefit Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, despite the parties being rivals. ⚔ Complex caste equations and vote-splitting may tilt the balance toward Congress.

What Happened?

  • The Jubilee Hills seat fell vacant after the disqualification of the sitting MLA.

  • TDP, aiming to revive its Telangana presence, plans to field a strong candidate to reclaim lost ground in Hyderabad.

  • However, experts say the move could split anti-Congress votes, weakening the BRS–BJP alliance blocĀ and consolidating Revanth’s base.

Flashback / Context

  • Naidu and Revanth share a long political history — Revanth was once TDP’s key leader in Telangana before joining Congress.

  • Many voters in Jubilee Hills still associate Revanth with Naidu’s development politics, making TDP’s presence a nostalgic boost for him.

  • BRS insiders worry that Congress may now retain the seat with ease if opposition votes scatter.

Who Gains & Who Loses?

  • Gains:Ā Revanth Reddy and Congress — due to a divided opposition and residual goodwill among urban voters.

  • Losses:Ā BRS and BJP — whose combined vote base may erode further.

  • TDP:Ā Gains symbolic presence in Telangana but risks being labeled a spoiler.

People’s Angle

For Hyderabad’s youth voters, this by-election feels more like a political chess game than a leadership test. 🧩 Many say they want better city development, not just party revenge.

MediaFx Take

Politics in the Telugu states often turns personal before strategic. šŸŽ­ Naidu’s attempt to replant TDP roots in Telangana could unexpectedly water Revanth’s Congress garden — a classic case of irony in democracy.

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