Overview

• BRS president K. Chandrashekar Rao announced Sunitha’s nomination on Friday for the Hyderabad constituency.
• The by-election was triggered by the June death of sitting MLA Maganti Gopinath.
• Party leaders said the choice recognizes Gopinath’s service and reflects the aspirations of Jubilee Hills voters.
• The ticket was awarded despite multiple aspirants seeking the nomination within the party.
• The Election Commission has not yet announced the schedule for the bypoll.