Why Azharuddin’s Rs. 76 Lakh Home Renovation Exceeds Telangana’s Official Spending Cap

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The Congress-led Telangana government is facing heavy criticism after approving Rs. 76 lakh to repair the official home of Minority Welfare Minister Mohammed Azharuddin. This large spending comes at a time when the state says it has very little money.

Opposition leaders are angry as many public welfare payments are currently delayed. The government claims the house in Banjara Hills is in very poor condition and needs urgent work to be safe.

Fixing a Broken Ministerial Home

The Roads and Buildings Department says Minister’s Quarters No. 29 has been empty for 15 years. As no one lived there, the building started to fall apart. The roof leaks water and the walls have large cracks. Workers also reported that rats have damaged the internal pipes and wires. The government says the money is needed to make the house livable again for the new minister.

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The renovation plan includes more than just basic repairs. The state will pay for a new modular kitchen and modern windows. They are also fixing the entire electrical system and the plumbing. This project is part of a larger plan to fix several ministerial homes. For example, the Health Minister was also given Rs. 30 lakh for his house. However, the high price tag for one single home has made many people in Telangana upset.

Why Does Azharuddin’s Renovation Cost Nearly 4x the Legal Limit?

The Telangana government recently set a strict rule for house repairs. In late 2025, they said the maximum limit for fixing a minister's house should be Rs. 20 lakh. By spending Rs. 76 lakh for Minister Azharuddin, the government is spending nearly four times its own legal limit. This has caused a lot of confusion among taxpayers and local businesses.

People are also comparing this house repair to other unfinished projects. Many schools and hostels for minority students are still not finished on account of lack of funds. While the minister gets a new kitchen, many students are waiting for basic classrooms. This gap between luxury spending and public needs is creating a major political problem. In the next six months, the government will have to explain why this house was a bigger priority than rural schools.

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