Telangana Cabinet
Mohammed Azharuddin Appointed as Minorities Welfare Minister in Telangana Cabinet
Nov 04, 2025 06:46 pm CST
Former cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin has been appointed as Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises Minister in Telangana's Cabinet, becoming the first Muslim face in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. The 62-year-old Congress leader, who currently serves as working president of TPCC, was sworn in on October 31, bringing the Cabinet strength to 16 members.
From Cricket to Cabinet: Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Government as First Minority Minister
Oct 31, 2025 05:43 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet, marking a significant milestone in his political career. Taking oath at Raj Bhavan under Governor Jishnu Dev Varma's administration, Azharuddin becomes the first minister from the minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's government. This strategic appointment, which increases cabinet strength to 16, comes ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills Assembly by-election and represents an important step in ensuring minority representation in state governance.
Former Cricket Star Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Cabinet Amid Political Controversy
Oct 31, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as Telangana's newest minister, providing the first Muslim representation in the Congress government's cabinet. The appointment comes amid BJP objections claiming electoral code violations ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills bypoll, while Congress defends the move as fulfilling their commitment to minority representation.
Former Cricket Captain Mohammad Azharuddin Likely to Join Telangana Cabinet as Minority Representative
Oct 29, 2025 11:34 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin may be appointed to the Telangana Cabinet, potentially becoming the first minister from a minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's administration. While Telangana Congress officials remain non-committal, Azharuddin's recent nomination as MLC awaits the Governor's approval, as three cabinet positions remain vacant.