Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin marked the start of a crucial new political innings as he took oath as a minister in the Telangana Cabinet on Friday.

The BJP has accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of using Punjab government resources for personal luxury, alleging he is preparing a “luxurious 7-star, two-acre government bungalow” in Chandigarh. This comes after previous criticism over renovations to his Delhi residence, which the BJP dubbed a “Sheeshmahal.”

The ₹367-crore project aims to celebrate the country’s princely past and the historic unification that followed Independence.