Hyderabad: Many residents of Jubilee Hills, once an affluent but quiet neighbourhood, have shifted their voter registration to other assembly segments like Khairatabad and Sherlingapally. Rapid commercialisation between 2000 and 2014 prompted homeowners to sell properties originally bought at very low prices.
A large part of the wealthy enclave actually falls under Khairatabad constituency rather than Jubilee Hills. The neighbourhood, nestled between Banjara Hills and Hi-Tec City, has attracted film stars, politicians, corporate leaders, and bureaucrats, making it a prestigious address in South India.
The area owes its early development to IAS officer Challagalla Narasimham, founder of the Jubilee Hills Cooperative House Building Society in the 1960s. Residents recall that the locality was calm, with sparse vegetation, and mostly government employees living there. Commercial pressure increased as vehicles and private homes multiplied.
Between 2004 and 2014, the rise of malls and business hubs transformed the area into a bustling commercial centre. Yet, challenges remain. Land encroachments, scams, and unchecked commercial interests threaten green spaces, showing that even the city’s most coveted addresses face controversies.
