The anticipation surrounding Indian tennis sensation Sania Mirza’s potential entry into politics has been fueled by reports suggesting her candidacy for the Hyderabad seat in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Indian media outlets have been abuzz with speculation after former Indian cricketer and Congress leader Mohammad Azharuddin purportedly recommended Sania Mirza, his daughter-in-law Anam's sister, as a prospective candidate.

Rumors have intensified, indicating Sania Mirza's willingness to venture into Indian politics, with Money Control reporting her alleged candidacy from Hyderabad on a Congress ticket.

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Sources indicate that the Congress party is contemplating fielding Sania Mirza against All India Majlis Ittehad Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad, a seat the Congress hasn't won since 1980.

The buzz around Sania Mirza's potential political debut gained momentum following the Congress Central Election Committee's recent meeting, where 18 candidates from states including Goa, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand were discussed.

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During this meeting, Congress leader Muhammad Azharuddin purportedly put forth Sania Mirza's name as a potential candidate for the upcoming elections, prompting further speculation and discussion within political circles.