Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:48am on 31 Oct 2025,Friday India
Former Indian cricket captain and Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin was sworn in as a minister in the Telangana cabinet under Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on 31 October 2025, bringing the total number of ministers to 16. His induction is viewed as a strategic move by the Congress to strengthen its appeal among minorities and urban voters in Hyderabad, particularly before the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-poll. The BJP has lodged a complaint with the Election Commission, questioning the timing of his appointment and alleging that it violates the model code of conduct. (PC: The Hindu)
