Azharuddin takes oath, becomes minister in Revanth Reddy cabinet

Hyderabad: Former Indian cricket captain Mohd Azharuddin has been inducted into the Telangana cabinet, following an oath-taking ceremony conducted by Governor Jishnu Dev Varma at Raj Bhavan on Friday.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and his fellow cabinet members were present for the event, where they offered their congratulations to the former cricketer. Azharuddin’s appointment marks the second expansion of the cabinet since the Congress government took office in December 2023, with three MLAs having previously been sworn in as Ministers in June. Following Azharuddin’s induction, two cabinet positions remain unfilled. After the ceremony, Azharuddin expressed his gratitude and joy at the opportunity to serve as a minister.