Congress senior leader and former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin took oath as a Telangana minister on Friday. The ceremony was held at Raj Bhavan, where Governor Jishnu Dev Varma administered the oath. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, and other ministers attended the event.
Political circles are now abuzz with speculation over which portfolio Azharuddin will receive. Reports suggest he may be assigned either the Home or Minority Welfare department. The final decision is expected within the next couple of days, according to party sources.
So far, there have been no Muslim representatives in the Telangana Cabinet. Opposition parties have criticized the government over this issue and even used it as a major talking point during the Jubilee Hills by-election campaign. By inducting Azharuddin, the Congress aims to strengthen minority representation and gain support in the upcoming by-election.
Azharuddin, inspired by his uncle Jainulabuddin, began his cricket journey in the early 1980s and made his international debut in 1984. He later captained Team India, earning widespread acclaim for his leadership and remarkable performances on the field.
