📰 Jubilee Hills By-Poll: Naidu’s Move May End Up Helping Revanth? 🗳️🤔
- MediaFx
- Oct 9
- 1 min read
TL;DR:Political analysts believe Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP strategy in the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-election 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 bloc 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: Revanth Reddy and Congress — due to a divided opposition and residual goodwill among urban voters.
Losses: BRS and BJP — whose combined vote base may erode further.
TDP: 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. 🎭 Naidu’s attempt to replant TDP roots in Telangana could unexpectedly water Revanth’s Congress garden — a classic case of irony in democracy.
