The by-election was held after the passing of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, whose wife, Maganti Sunitha, contested on behalf of BRS.
Congress candidate Naveen Yadav V has won the Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election in Hyderabad. Counting of votes on November 14, 2025, showed him leading by a large margin, and celebrations broke out across the city. Party supporters burst crackers, distributed sweets, and gathered at Gandhi Bhavan in Nampally and Yousufguda to cheer the victory.
The by-election was held after the passing of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, whose wife, Maganti Sunitha, contested on behalf of BRS. A total of 4,01,354 voters were registered, and 1,94,631 people (48.49%) cast their votes on November 11. Congress leaders said the win shows people’s support for development and welfare schemes like free power, loans for women, housing programs, and ration distribution, despite opposition campaigns.
V Naveen Yadav is a politician from Hyderabad, Telangana. He contested the Jubilee Hills by-poll on an Indian National Congress (INC) ticket. He emerged victorious in a highly watched contest, strengthening Congress’s presence in the constituency.
As per his election affidavit, V Naveen Yadav is 41 years old. His documents list his age and personal details as part of the mandatory disclosures for candidates.
He has declared a net worth of around ₹30 crore. This includes both movable and immovable assets under his name and his spouse’s name.
His total assets are valued at approximately ₹30.3 crore. A large share of his wealth comes from immovable properties in Hyderabad and nearby areas. Movable assets such as bank deposits and investments are also part of the affidavit.
V Naveen Yadav has declared liabilities of about ₹75 lakh. These include loans and other financial obligations mentioned in his affidavit.
His spouse is V Varsha Yadav. Her assets are also included in his total declaration, as required by election rules.
He holds a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree. He completed this from the Church of South India Institute of Technology (CSIIT) in Begumpet, Hyderabad.
In his by-poll affidavit, he declared his age, address, assets of about ₹30 crore, and liabilities of around ₹75 lakh. The affidavit also lists multiple pending legal cases against him.
Naveen Yadav V is active on Instagram, and his username is vnaveenyadav,
V Naveen Yadav has one dependent child. The child’s name is V Ansh Yadav, as mentioned in his official documents.
He is now the MLA-elect from the Jubilee Hills Assembly constituency. He won the by-poll held on 11 November 2025 and will represent the area in the Telangana Assembly.
He has faced a police investigation regarding the alleged distribution of fake voter ID cards in Yousufguda. His opponents have also accused him of involvement in smear campaigns. His affidavit lists seven criminal cases along with his financial disclosures.
The Jubilee Hills constituency faced a by-poll after its sitting MLA, Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), passed away on June 8, 2025. His death left the seat vacant, requiring the Election Commission to conduct a fresh election as per law. The by-poll, held on November 11, 2025, gained high importance due to the constituency’s urban influence, strong voter base, and the emotional impact of the late MLA’s legacy.
