Azharuddin and Kodandaram sworn in as Telangana MLCs

Telangana Minister of Minorities Welfare, Mohammed Azharuddin and world M. Kodandaram took oath arsenic Members of Legislative Council (MLC) connected Monday (April 27, 2026) morning. 

Telangana Cabinet connected August 30, 2025 cleared their names to the Legislative Council nether Governor’s quota. Mr. Azharuddin, Congress person and erstwhile cricketer, was sworn successful arsenic Minister successful the Telangana Cabinet connected October 31, 2025 though helium was not a subordinate of the Legislature. As per law provisions, a curate indispensable get elected oregon nominated to the Legislature wrong six months. April 30 this twelvemonth was the law deadline. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla approved pending information of Mr. Azharuddin and Mr. Kodandaram past week.