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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 (BR...
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 |
K CHANDRASHEKAR RAO NEWS
Delhi liquor policy case: Can’t meet CBI officials on Tuesday, KCR’s daughter Kavitha informs
December 05, 2022 11:33 am
On Dec 2, the CBI issued a notice to TRS MLC K Kavitha asking her to join the probe on Dec 6 in connection with its probe into alleged corruption in the Delhi government’s now-withdrawn excise policy.
Delhi excise policy case: CBI asks KCR daughter Kavitha to join probe on Dec 6
December 03, 2022 12:52 pm
“I’ve been issued a CBI notice under Section 160 of CrPC, seeking my clarification. I have informed the authorities that I can meet them at my residence in Hyderabad on December 6 as per their request,” a statement from Kavitha's office said.
Trying to find her feet, Jagan Mohan Reddy’s sister faces TRS wrath
November 30, 2022 12:52 pm
Since last year, YS Sharmila has been on a padayatra across Telangana to establish her party. The KCR-led party had been ignoring her but all that changed on Monday.
Munugode, BJP impact: TRS to fan out across state to spread word on schemes, start poll work
November 18, 2022 1:29 pm
Bypoll victory margin of 10,000 against BJP after party, govt had put in their all seen as a warning by TRS of its imprint in Telangana
Delhi Confidential: K Chandrashekar Rao and the turf war with Centre
November 10, 2022 7:58 am
The K Chandrashekar Rao-led Telangana government has been at loggerheads with Central ministries in the past. The latest friction is over the Ramagundam fertiliser plant, which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 12.
Why Telangana CM is accusing BJP of 'poaching' party MLAs
November 05, 2022 8:20 am
The alleged incident happened against the backdrop of a high-stakes and fiercely contested by-election in the Munugodu Assembly Constituency.
Telangana bypoll: Minister barred from campaigning for 48 hours
October 30, 2022 2:00 am
The EC had issued Reddy a notice on Saturday over his speech asking voters to support Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao if they wanted certain welfare schemes to continue, or support Prime Minister Narendra Modi if they did not.
The Sunday Profile: KCR in 'Bharat' avatar
October 09, 2022 2:31 pm
He always saw himself as a national leader, and has rewritten history – and geography – before with Telangana movement. But has TRS founder K Chandrashekar Rao overreached himself now?
KCR governing with tantrik advice: Nirmala
October 09, 2022 1:22 am
Sitharaman also claimed that Rao, popularly known as KCR, changed the name of his party — Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) — on the advice of “tantriks” (occultists).
Deccan dreams: Why TRS’s name-change is not enough for it to occupy space on the national stage
October 06, 2022 8:47 am
Without a national organisation or a credible and resonant counter narrative to the BJP's pitch, Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao may find it hard to realise his dream
