Hyderabad, November 10: In a forceful appeal issued on Monday, Congress senior leader and Government Advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir called on the voters of Jubilee Hills to rally behind Congress candidate Naveen Yadav, describing the November 11 by-poll as “a choice between renewal and regression.”
Shabbir Ali said the election carried significance beyond party lines, as it reflected whether Hyderabad’s most urban constituency wanted “continuity of inclusive governance or a return to the politics of convenience.” He urged voters to “treat the ballot not as a routine exercise but as a verdict on performance, fairness and public accountability.”
Citing the progress made since the Congress returned to power under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, Shabbir said the government had begun restoring confidence in public institutions, particularly in education, welfare and civic administration. “The people gave Congress a chance in 2023, and that mandate is now translating into visible work – from sanctioning of new professional colleges to empowerment of minority women.. Jubilee Hills should strengthen that momentum by voting for Naveen Yadav,” he said.
Shabbir Ali linked the by-poll to a wider transformation in the state’s political climate, asserting that Telangana was moving away from arrogance and centralised decision-making. “This election is not about a single seat – it’s about what kind of politics Hyderabad wants. Naveen Yadav represents a generation that believes in dialogue, not domination,” he added.
The senior Congress leader also warned that splitting votes among smaller players would only dilute the public’s mandate and allow those “rejected by the people” to regroup. He said the Congress government had reopened channels with community bodies, entrepreneurs and students, aiming to make governance more participatory.
“Jubilee Hills reflects Telangana’s diversity – gated colonies next to bastis, professionals next to daily-wage earners. A Congress win here means every section will have a voice, not just the privileged few,” he said.
Shabbir Ali urged the electorate to weigh the recent promises of competing parties against their track record. He pointed to unfulfilled commitments on housing, employment and urban transport during the previous decade and said the Congress had taken a more transparent route to policy delivery. “This time, people will not be swayed by slogans or short-term inducements. They want accountability,” he observed.
Calling for a high turnout, especially among youth and women, he said: “Every single vote will decide whether Hyderabad moves ahead with confidence or slips back into chaos. Let your vote speak for good governance and inclusive progress.” (eom)