HYDERABAD, OCTOBER 06, 2025: The Election Commission of India has announced that a bye-election for the Jubilee Hills Assembly Constituency in Telangana will be held on November 11, 2025, following the demise of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath. Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy said that all arrangements are being made to ensure a free, fair, and peaceful election.
The official notification for the bye-election will be issued on October 13, while the last date for filing nominations is October 21. Scrutiny of nominations will be held on October 22, and withdrawal of candidature will be allowed until October 24. Counting of votes will take place on November 14, and the election process will be completed by November 16, 2025.
Elections will be conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) systems across all polling stations. The CEO assured that adequate numbers of EVMs have been tested and deployed to ensure smooth polling.
Voters can use their Electoral Photo Identity Card (EPIC) or other approved identification documents, including Aadhaar, driving licence, passport, PAN card, or pension documents, at polling stations.
The Model Code of Conduct has come into immediate effect in the Hyderabad district. The Commission has directed that all candidates and political parties disclose any criminal antecedents through newspapers, television, and digital platforms to ensure transparency.
“The Election Commission is committed to conducting the Jubilee Hills bye-election with complete neutrality, transparency, and efficiency,” said CEO C. Sudharshan Reddy, urging citizens to verify their names in the electoral rolls and participate actively in the democratic process.
