Hyderabad, Oct. 31 -- Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) spokesperson Syed Nizamuddin Thursday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) of working hand-in-hand to obstruct the inclusion of former Indian cricket captain Mohammed Azharuddin in Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's cabinet.

Reacting to a complaint filed by BJP leaders with the Chief Electoral Officer alleging violation of the Model Code of Conduct, Nizamuddin said the move was part of a deliberate attempt to deny minorities political representation.

He highlighted that Mohammed Azharuddin, who brought global recognition to India through his cricketing leadership, rightfully deserves a place in the Telangana cabinet.

Nizamuddin alleged...