Mohammad Azharuddin sworn in as Minister in Telangana Cabinet amidst controversy

31 Oct 2025 10:16 IST

Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as a Minister in the Telangana Cabinet by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. This move comes ahead of the Jubilee Hills bypoll and has faced pushback from the BJP, who claim that Azharuddin's induction into the cabinet violates the election code. Despite the controversy surrounding his appointment, Azharuddin's entry into politics marks a new chapter in his career post his cricketing days.

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