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K Chandrashekar Rao

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  • Born 17 February 1954
  • Age 70
  • Birth Place Chintamadaka, Hyderabad State, India, (present-day, Telangana, )
  • Profession Politician, Author
  • Political Party Bharat Rashtra Samithi (since 2001)
  • In Office 1st Chief Minister Of Telangana 2 June 2014 - 7 December 2023, Union Minister Of Labour & Employment 27 November 2004 - 24 August 2006, Union Minister Of Ports, Shipping & Waterways 22 May 2004 - 25 May 2004, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2009-2014, President Of The Telangana Rashtra Samithi 27 April 2001 - 5 October 2022, 15th Deputy Speaker Of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly 17 November 1999 - 1 May 2001, Minister Of Transport, Government Of Andhra Pradesh 19 December 1996 - 11 October 1999, Minister Of Drought & Relief, Government Of Andhra Pradesh 1987-1988, Member Of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly 1985-2004
  • Residence Chinthamadaka, Telangana, India

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K Chandrashekar Rao BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 07 Feb 2025
Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, often referred to as KCR, is a prominent Indian politician born on February 17, 1954. Currently the leader of the opposition in the Telangana Legislative Assembly, he represents the Gajwel constituency. KCR is the founder and president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), a regional party with growing national ambitions. His political career is indelibly linked to the Telangana movement, culminating in the formation of the new state. He served as Telangana's first Chief Minister for nearly a decade, a period marked by significant infrastructural development and welfare schemes. Key policy stances during his tenure included irrigation projects like the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and focus on welfare programs targeting farmers and the underprivileged. While his leadership has garnered considerable support, his tenure also faced criticism. Post his defeat in the recent elections, his focus remains on strengthening the BRS's national presence. He continues to be a significant figure in national politics, his influence stemming from his success in leading the Telangana movement and subsequent governance of the state. His political persona is defined by his assertive leadership style and regionalist focus.

K Chandrashekar Rao PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse K. Shobha ​(1969), ​
Children K. T. Rama Rao (son), K. Kavitha (daughter)
Education Osmania University

POSITIONS HELD BY K Chandrashekar Rao

Position Tenure
Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of the 16th Lok Sabha N/A
Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways 22 May 2004 - 25 May 2004
Minister of Labour and Employment 27 November 2004 - 24 August 2006
Chief Minister of Telangana 2 June 2014 - 3 December 2023
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