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Hyderabad: One of the most closely watched electoral battles in the state of Telangana, the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election, has reached its final phase, with polling concluding on Tuesday. As the votes now await counting, exit polls by several leading agencies suggest that the Congress is heading for a comfortable victory, potentially unseating the BRS from one of its key urban strongholds. Congress Leads in All Major Exit PollsAccording to projections released by prominent agencies, the Congress appears to have established a clear lead over its rivals. Chanakyya Strategies predicts Congress securing 46% of the vote share, while the BRS trails with 41%, and the BJP stands at 6%. Similarly, People’s Pulse also places Congress ahead with 48%, followed by BRS at 41% and BJP again at 6%. The Stat Poll agency echoes the same sentiment, forecasting 48.2% for Congress and 42.1% for BRS. Naganna Survey results also lean in Congress’s favour, with 47% votes predicted for the party, 41% for BRS, and 8% for the BJP. Also Read: Why Jubilee Hills Bypoll Is More Important For Hyderabad Than We Think – Explained The consistency across these exit polls suggests that Congress may have successfully swung the voters in its favour, following what was described as one of the most charged and competitive campaigns in recent months. Congress Eyes Jubilee Hills Comeback If the exit poll predictions hold true, Congress candidate Naveen Yadav could be poised for a significant win in Jubilee Hills, a constituency that had previously seen representation from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The seat has long been considered a crucial one, symbolising the urban pulse of Hyderabad politics. Political observers note that the Congress’s apparent rise in vote share could be attributed to a mix of local issues, anti-incumbency sentiment, and targeted outreach efforts during the campaign. Meanwhile, the BRS, which once enjoyed a comfortable base in the constituency, seems to have struggled to retain the same level of voter confidence this time. Results on November 14 While the exit polls offer a snapshot of voter sentiment, the final verdict will only be known on November 14, when counting takes place. With tension high and both parties confident of their ground performance, all eyes now turn to the official results, which could very well reshape the political landscape in one of Hyderabad’s most influential constituencies.
