Telangana government nominates Mohammed Azharuddin and Prof Kodandaram Reddy to Legislative Council

New Delhi, August 31 – The Telangana government has taken a significant decision by nominating former Indian cricket team captain Mohammed Azharuddin and Professor Kodandaram Reddy to the state Legislative Council (MLC) under the Governor’s quota. The approval for their nomination was finalized during a cabinet meeting, sparking discussions across both political and sports circles.

Azharuddin expressed his gratitude to the Congress leadership through a post on social media platform X, describing the nomination as an honor and a humbling moment. He thanked Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and KC Venugopal for their trust and blessings. He also conveyed appreciation to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, TPCC President Mahesh Goud, and state in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan for their guidance and support. Azharuddin stated that he is committed to serving Telangana with honesty and dedication.

As per agency report, Azharuddin’s political journey has seen several milestones. He was elected to the Lok Sabha from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in 2009. In 2014, he contested from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan but was defeated. In 2018, he was appointed working president of the Telangana Congress, and in 2023, he contested from the Jubilee Hills constituency but lost to BRS leader Maganti Gopinath. Following Gopinath’s death, the Jubilee Hills seat fell vacant, and Azharuddin was among those considered for the upcoming by-election. However, the party has now decided to send him to the Legislative Council.

The decision to nominate both Azharuddin and Prof Kodandaram Reddy reflects the Telangana government’s attempt to balance political representation and expertise while acknowledging Azharuddin’s stature as both a sports icon and a political figure.