CM Revanth Asks Gov. To Hurry Up MLC Seat For Azhar
19 April 2026 1:00 PM IST19 April 2026 1:00 PM IST
CM seeks approval for Kodandaram and Azharuddin, highlighting delays in clearing Governor quota nominations
Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy meets Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhavan. — BYARRANGEMENT
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Sunday called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla against the backdrop of the fast-approaching April 30 deadline to nominate minorities minister Md Azharuddin to the Legislative Council under the Governor’s quota to avoid disqualification from the Cabinet.
The Chief Minister, according to sources, explained to Governor Shukla that the Supreme Court did not issue any order preventing the latter from clearing the nomination of Azharuddin and Prof. M. Kodandaram. The file pertaining to their nomination has been pending with Lok Bhavan for several months.
Sources said some clarity would emerge on April 22 when the ongoing case was listed for hearing in the Supreme Court. The government is likely to seek a clarification from the apex court once again on nominating Azharuddin and Prof. Kodandaram under the Governor’s quota, sources added IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu and adviser Vem Narender Reddy, MP, accompanied the Chief Minister.
Revanth Reddy explained the urgency to expedite the nomination of Azharuddin as he would have to step down as minister by April 30 if it did not go through. “Both the Governor and the state government would be in a tight spot if Azharuddin will have to be sworn in as a minister again. An amicable solution could lie in nominating both Azharuddin and Prof. Kodandaram in the Governor’s quota because the Supreme Court has not stopped the Governor from doing so,” a senior minister pointed out.
Azharuddin was sworn in as minister on October 31, 2025, without being a member of either the Legislative Assembly or Council. To remain in the Cabinet, he must be elected to either House within six months of his appointment, a deadline that expires on April 30.
In case of failure to get approval within the deadline, Revanth Reddy is likely to get Azharuddin sworn-in again as minister, later this month. The Chief Minister, who is making all-out efforts to push Azharuddin’s candidature, is also seeking legal opinion in case the former cricketer needs to resign. Revanth Reddy is exploring all options to get him onboard, sources added.
During the meeting the Governor and Revanth Reddy also discussed effective measures to control the spread of narcotic drugs. Shukla emphasised on initiatives like drug control programs in educational institutions and suggested making students take a pledge to remain drug-free and secure a mandatory declaration from them at the time of admission.
As part of measures to control substance abuse amongst youth, Governor Shukla emphasised the need to create awareness among students on the dangers of drug abuse and suggested that effective measures be taken to control substance use in educational institutions. The measures, if implemented by the government, may come into effect from 2026–27 academic years starting in
June.
The Governor further proposed that students be administered a pledge against drug consumption as part of awareness initiatives. He also discussed the upcoming awareness programme scheduled to be held under his leadership at LB Stadium on June 12.
The Chief Minister assured the Governor that all the suggestions would be carefully considered and appropriate action would be taken.
Sources said some clarity would emerge on April 22 when the ongoing case was listed for hearing in the Supreme Court. The government is likely to seek a clarification from the apex court once again on nominating Azharuddin and Prof. Kodandaram under the Governor’s quota, sources added IT and industries minister D. Sridhar Babu and adviser Vem Narender Reddy, MP, accompanied the Chief Minister.
Revanth Reddy explained the urgency to expedite the nomination of Azharuddin as he would have to step down as minister by April 30 if it did not go through. “Both the Governor and the state government would be in a tight spot if Azharuddin will have to be sworn in as a minister again. An amicable solution could lie in nominating both Azharuddin and Prof. Kodandaram in the Governor’s quota because the Supreme Court has not stopped the Governor from doing so,” a senior minister pointed out.
Azharuddin was sworn in as minister on October 31, 2025, without being a member of either the Legislative Assembly or Council. To remain in the Cabinet, he must be elected to either House within six months of his appointment, a deadline that expires on April 30.
In case of failure to get approval within the deadline, Revanth Reddy is likely to get Azharuddin sworn-in again as minister, later this month. The Chief Minister, who is making all-out efforts to push Azharuddin’s candidature, is also seeking legal opinion in case the former cricketer needs to resign. Revanth Reddy is exploring all options to get him onboard, sources added.
During the meeting the Governor and Revanth Reddy also discussed effective measures to control the spread of narcotic drugs. Shukla emphasised on initiatives like drug control programs in educational institutions and suggested making students take a pledge to remain drug-free and secure a mandatory declaration from them at the time of admission.
As part of measures to control substance abuse amongst youth, Governor Shukla emphasised the need to create awareness among students on the dangers of drug abuse and suggested that effective measures be taken to control substance use in educational institutions. The measures, if implemented by the government, may come into effect from 2026–27 academic years starting in
June.
The Governor further proposed that students be administered a pledge against drug consumption as part of awareness initiatives. He also discussed the upcoming awareness programme scheduled to be held under his leadership at LB Stadium on June 12.
The Chief Minister assured the Governor that all the suggestions would be carefully considered and appropriate action would be taken.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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