Mohammad Azharuddin has officially taken oath as a minister, marking a significant political moment in Telangana. However, this development has triggered a series of reactions within the state Congress party. Senior leaders who have been waiting for cabinet positions for a long time are reportedly disappointed. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has begun efforts to pacify them by offering other key government roles.
Former minister and senior leader Sudarshan Reddy, who was among the frontrunners for a cabinet berth, has been appointed as a government advisor. He was confident of securing a ministerial role in the next cabinet expansion, but political and social equations worked against him. To balance the situation, the government has assigned him the crucial responsibility of overseeing the implementation of the six major guarantees, one of the administration’s most prestigious missions.
Another senior leader, Prem Sagar Rao from the erstwhile Adilabad district, also missed out on a ministerial post. Rao had long hoped for a cabinet position and had even met Sonia Gandhi personally in the past to press his case. However, as Vivek from the same district secured a berth, Rao’s hopes were dashed once again. In an attempt to address his disappointment, the government has appointed him as the Chairman of the Civil Supplies Corporation.
Interestingly, Komatireddy Rajagopal Reddy, who was also in the race for a ministerial post, did not receive any position. While others have been given important roles, his exclusion has sparked curiosity within political circles. Many are now watching closely to see how other aspirants, who are still hoping for cabinet berths, will react to these new developments.
The latest appointments reveal the Congress party’s balancing act, an attempt to maintain harmony while managing the expectations of its senior leaders. As Azharuddin takes charge, the political scene in Telangana is set for an interesting turn, with both celebration and quiet discontent brewing within the party ranks.
