Indian regional politics
Ruling Parties Face Setbacks as Opposition Claims Key Victories in India's Assembly Bypolls
Nov 14, 2025 10:37 pm CST
In the recent assembly bypolls held across eight constituencies in India on November 11, ruling parties suffered significant setbacks, losing half the contested seats. The Congress party secured wins in BJP-ruled Rajasthan and Telangana, while the PDP delivered a historic defeat to the National Conference in its Budgam stronghold. These results reflect shifting political dynamics across various Indian states, with opposition parties making notable gains against established regional powers.
Congress Leads by Narrow Margin in Telangana's Jubilee Hills By-election as Counting Begins
Nov 14, 2025 01:06 pm CST
Congress candidate Naveen Yadav has taken a slim lead in Telangana's Jubilee Hills by-election with 8,911 votes against BRS candidate Maganti Sunitha Gopinath's 8,864 votes, while BJP's Deepak Reddy trails. The by-election, necessitated by the death of BRS leader Maganti Gopinath, is one of eight by-elections held across six states and one Union Territory on November 11.