Jaffer Hussain

In the 2018 Assembly elections, he retained his seat defeating rival Feroz Khan, who represented Indian National Congress party.

Assault on Congress Workers (November 2020) In November 2020, Jaffar Hussain Meraj was involved in a controversy when an assault case was filed against him and three associates for allegedly attacking Congress workers in the Ahmed Nagar area of Hyderabad.

The incident occurred when Congress leaders, including Masood Ahmed, were distributing cash relief to flood-affected families.

The Congress workers claimed they were assaulted, resulting in injuries to one of their leaders, who had to be treated at a local hospital.

A case was registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including those related to assault and intimidation.