In a significant political development, newly inducted Telangana Minister Mohammed Azharuddin has officially been allocated the crucial portfolios of Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises. The formal orders for these assignments were issued on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Azharuddin, who was sworn into the Telangana Cabinet on October 31, 2025, now becomes the 16th minister. Previously, the Minorities Welfare portfolio was managed by Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, while the Public Enterprises portfolio was overseen by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. The Governor’s allocation of these two key responsibilities to Mr. Azharuddin marks an important shift in the state’s cabinet structure, entrusting him with vital administrative duties.