In a major setback to the Congress party, senior leader Anjan Kumar Yadav is reportedly preparing to contest the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election as an independent candidate, after being denied the party ticket.

According to sources, Yadav, who had been expecting the Congress nomination for the high-profile constituency, was disappointed with the party high command’s decision to field another candidate – Naveen Yadav.

Following this development, he is said to have resolved to enter the fray independently, signalling growing discontent within the party’s local ranks.

Political observers view his move as a significant blow to the Congress, as Yadav is a known figure with a strong support base in the Hyderabad region, particularly among backward community voters.

His independent candida

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