Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Azharuddin Content with Telangana Portfolios, Pledges Diligent Work
A famous former cricket player, Mohammad Azharuddin, is now a minister in the government of Telangana.
He has been given jobs to look after minority groups and public companies.
Some politicians from other parties think he should have gotten a different job, like the sports ministry, because he was a great athlete.
But Azharuddin said he is happy with the jobs he was given.
He promised to work very hard to help people who need it.
He also disagreed with some comments made by a politician about car accidents and roads, saying those comments were not appropriate and an apology should be made.
He explained that the Chief Minister is the one who decides which jobs ministers get.
Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin is content with his Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises portfolios in the Telangana Cabinet.
He pledged to dedicate himself to working diligently for the welfare of minorities and disadvantaged individuals.
Azharuddin dismissed critiques from BRS and BJP concerning his ministerial appointment and portfolio, affirming it's the Chief Minister's decision.
Responding to suggestions he should have received the sports ministry, he stated his focus is on his current responsibilities.
He criticized remarks made by a BJP MP regarding road safety as inappropriate and called for an apology.
- Who
- Former cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, recently inducted into the Telangana Council of Ministers.
- What
- Expressed satisfaction with his allocated Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises portfolios and pledged to work diligently, while also responding to criticism.
- When
- Wednesday, November 5 (report date); Portfolios allocated on October 4.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To state his contentment with his ministerial role and address critiques from other political parties.
Criticism from Other Parties
Azharuddin's Response
Portfolio Allocation
Criticism from Other Parties
BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju suggested Azharuddin, a former cricketer, should have received the sports portfolio or another key ministry.
Azharuddin's Response
Azharuddin expressed happiness with the Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises portfolios, stating it's the Chief Minister's prerogative and he is committed to working hard for the welfare of minorities and the downtrodden.
Road Safety Comments
Criticism from Other Parties
BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy made remarks suggesting fewer accidents occur on bad roads due to slower speeds, and more on good roads.
Azharuddin's Response
Azharuddin deemed the BJP MP's remarks 'not in good taste' and called for an apology.
- Minister Name
- Mohammad Azharuddin
- Portfolios
- Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises
- Allocation Date
- October 4
- Minister's Commitment
- To work hard for the welfare of minorities and the downtrodden
- Criticism Source
- BRS MLC Sravan Dasoju, BJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy
Sources
Mohd Azharuddin gets Telangana Minority Welfare, Public Enterprises portfolios in Revanth Reddy Cabinet
MD Azharuddin Gets Public Enterprises and Minorities Welfare Portfolios
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