Hyderabad police reversed a ban on a BJP rally after backlash, ahead of a key bypoll.

Hyderabad police initially approved but then revoked permission for a BJP rally in Borabanda ahead of the November 11 Jubilee Hills bypoll, prompting accusations of political bias from the BJP. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar criticized the move on social media, alleging undue influence from the AIMIM and questioning democratic norms, while vowing to proceed with the event. After public backlash, police reversed their decision and granted permission. The bypoll, triggered by the death of BRS MLA Maganti Gopinath, features candidates from Congress, BRS, and BJP, with results due November 14.