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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

Why was KCR away? BRS chief plans ‘comeback’ after long absence from public eye

February 03, 2025 8:29 pm

Even former Telangana CM says he will address a rally later this month, Revanth Reddy, Congress allege his party has a “tacit understanding” with BJP.

KCR earns stern rap from Election Commission, barred from campaigning for 48 hours

May 02, 2024 5:18 am

The former Telangana Chief Minister is accused of making objectionable statements against Congress during a public rally last month

After 4 hours of searches and some drama, K Kavitha arrested by ED in Delhi excise case

March 16, 2024 7:28 am

Three key AAP leaders – Manish Sisodia, Sanjay Singh and Vijay Nair – are already in jail in connection with the case

Assembly Election Results: Telangana heads for a thriller as BRS braces for stiff Congress challenge

December 03, 2023 11:20 am

Facing 'anti-incumbency', KCR-led BRS is banking on its various welfare schemes to pull off a hat-trick, Cong is aiming to replicate Karnataka win, while BJP is looking to expand its footprint

Decode politics: Why BJP, Cong are calling KCR 'farmhouse CM'

November 28, 2023 6:20 pm

KCR is known to spend long hours at his farmhouse near Hyderabad. As BRS rivals accuse him of being "inaccessible", the CM's aides say he uses the time for reflection on policies, to make them better

KCR's friend turned foe makes fight interesting, but may fall short in shiny Gajwel

November 28, 2023 10:13 am

BJP's Etela Rajender has been itching for a fight, but except for some project displaced, few bad words about a CM who has got Gajwel roads, water, hospitals and an education hub

Decode Politics: Why Rythu Bandhu has become poll flashpoint

November 27, 2023 4:13 pm

Two days after allowing payment under 2018 scheme, EC stops it over 'violation' of MCC conditions; BRS urges poll panel to reconsider decision in interest of farmers

Telangana polls: On a tight schedule, KCR drops witticisms and repartees from speeches

November 27, 2023 8:24 am

Party leaders say the numerous campaign stops leave the Telangana CM with no time to engage with the crowd, something that used to be a feature of his public meetings earlier

Banking on welfare beneficiaries, KCR eyes hat-trick as tough battle with Congress looms

November 25, 2023 6:03 pm

In its Telangana poll campaign, BRS is reminding voters, especially 'game changer' farmers, of benefits of its various schemes that they got over the years

Telangana polls: KTR launches book on BRS govt's programmes and welfare schemes

November 24, 2023 8:37 pm

KTR said that as a result of the schemes, poverty had declined in Telangana, a fact he said a Niti Aayog report had mentioned.

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