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Mohammad Azharuddin Sworn In as Telangana Minister

31 October 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSMohammadAzharuddin SwornIn as TelanganaMinister31 October 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Former India cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin took oath as a minister in the Telangana government on 31 October 2025 at Raj Bhavan.

Key facts

  • Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath of office.
  • Azharuddin is the first member from the minority community in Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s council of ministers.
  • The cabinet strength rose to 16; the limit is 18, so two berths remain open.
  • The move was seen as outreach to minority voters ahead of the Jubilee Hills by-election, where Muslim voters number over 100,000.

About Azharuddin

Azharuddin captained India in the 1990s and led the team at three consecutive World Cups, in 1992, 1996 and 1999. He later entered politics and was a Congress Member of Parliament from Moradabad from 2009 to 2014.

Exam angle

  • A state Governor administers the oath to ministers.
  • Telangana’s council of ministers can have at most 18 members; 16 are now in place.
  • Remember the names: Governor Jishnu Dev Verma, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.

Test yourself

1. Who administered the oath to Mohammad Azharuddin as Telangana minister?

Governor Jishnu Dev Verma administered the oath at Raj Bhavan.

2. After Azharuddin's induction, how many ministers does the Telangana cabinet have?

The strength rose to 16, with room for two more under the limit of 18.

3. In which Lok Sabha seat did Azharuddin serve as Congress MP from 2009 to 2014?

He was a Congress MP from Moradabad.

Sources: GKToday: Azharuddin Sworn In as Minister, GKToday daily archive 31 Oct 2025

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