Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao: Age, Biography, Education, Wife, Caste, Net Worth & More

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao is formet Chief Minister of Telangana. He served as chief minister post from 2014 to 2023. He is also the founder and leader of a state party titled the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao Biography

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, the first and former Chief Minister of Telangana. He came into power after the state was separated from Andhra Pradesh. He is the leader and president of the regional political party Telangana Rashtra Samithi. He is an MLA from the Gajwel constituency of Siddipet District.

Previously, he served as MLA of Andhra Pradesh from Siddipet and MP from Mahbubnagar, Karimnagar, and Medak. After completing his M.A. in Literature from Osmania University Hyderabad, he entered Politics with Youth Congress. During that period, Congress was in a bad position but he stood with Sanjay Gandhi and retained his presence. He joined TDP in 1983, and then, he resigned from TDP in 2001 and stood for the people with the demand for a separate state. He believed that a separate state was the only solution.
In 2001, he formed the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Party. In August 2006, he resigned from the Union Cabinet for the cause of Telangana and sat on a Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. He went on a Hunger Strike again on 29 November 2009, which he withdrew on 9 December 2009 following the announcement by the Govt. of India that the process for the formation of a separate state of Telangana would be initiated.

By Ajay M V Updated: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 12:59:06 PM [IST]

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao Personal Life

Full Name	Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao
Date of Birth	17 Feb 1954 (Age 70)
Place of Birth	Siddipeta, Telangana
Party Name	Bharat Rashtra Samithi
Education	Graduate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Raghavar Rao
Mother's Name	Venkatamma
Religion	Hindu
Caste	Velama
Social Handles	Social Handles:

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao Net Worth

Net Worth: ₹7.28 CRORE

ASSETS:₹15.16 CRORE

Liabilities: ₹7.88 CRORE

Education Qualification of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao holds an M.A. degree in Telugu literature from Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Interesting Facts about Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao

KCR was involved in social work and strived for the upliftment of the downtrodden and poor; some of the works undertaken include (i) a Massive tree plantation scheme worth one crore rupees, undertaken in Karimnagar in 2004; (ii) the Construction of several homes for Muslim minorities; (iii) Supply of drinking water to 145 habitats affected by floods in Siddipet constituency. In his free time, he plays badminton. Rao is a staunch believer in astrology, numerology, and Vaastu. He always consults experts before fixing the time for important inaugurations. Number 'Six' is believed to be his lucky number.

Political Timeline of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao

2023

KCR successfully contested from the Gajwel constituency and registered a win against Kamareddy of BJP. Whereas he lost the election against BJP candidate Katipally Venkata Ramana Reddy from Kamareddy constituency.

2019

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao became the first Chief Minister of the state of Telangana. He served this post till December 2023.

2018

On 6 September 2018, he dissolved the TRS government in the state and resigned from the CM post. After which the President's Rule was enforced in the state.

2014

After the separation of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh, he successfully contested the Assembly elections from Gajwel and Medak. Moreover, he was elected to Lok Sabha Also in the 16th Lok Sabha Elections. But he resigned from LS and became chief minister of Telangana.

2009

He was elected to Lok Sabha from Mahabubnagar by defeating Devarakonda Vittal Rao (INC). Also, he became the Leader of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi Parliamentary Party, Lok Sabha. And then Member, Standing Committee on Energy, and Member, Rules Committee.

2008

Resigned from the Lok Sabha on 3 March 2008. Again elected as MP in 2008 by-polls.

2006

He resigned from the Lok Sabha on 23 Sept. 2006. Then re-elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in a by-election on 7 Dec 2006 from the same constituency.

2004

He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha from Karimnagar. He defeated Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao (BJP). Later, he became the Union Cabinet Minister of Labour and Employment.

2003

He served as Convenor, New States National Front.

2001

He resigned from the Telugu Desam Party, Office of Deputy Speaker and as M.L.A. in 2001 and launched the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (T.R.S.). Also, he successfully contested the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Elections.

1999

He was elected to the Assembly and became Deputy Speaker of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly from 1999-2001.

1997

He was Cabinet Minister, Transport, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh from 1997 to 2000.

1995

Member, Committee on Public Undertakings (1995 - 96).

1994

He was again elected as MLA from Siddipet.

1993

State Secretary, Telugu Desam Party (T.D.P.) till 1994.

1992

Chairman, Committee on Public Undertakings for one year.

1989

He was re-elected to the Assembly from Siddipet by defeating Ananthula Madan Mohan of INC. Later, he became District Party President of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) from 1989 to 1993.

1988

Minister of Drought, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (1988 - 89).

1987

Minister of State, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh (1987-88).

1985

He was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Assembly as MLA from Siddipet constituency. He defeated T. Mahender Reddy of INC.

1983

KCR joined the Telugu Desam Party.

1982

KCR was elected as the Chairman of Raghavapur Primary Agriculture Cooperative Society (P.A.C.S.), Siddipet. Simultaneously, he became Vice President of the Youth Congress.

1980

KCR joined the Andhra Pradesh Youth Congress under the guidance of Sanjay Gandhi.

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao Achievements

Popular Choice Award at CNN-IBN Indian of the Year 2014.
Agricultural Leadership Award 2017.

Election Results of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2018	Telangana Assembly election	MLA	Gajwel	Won
2014	Telangana Assembly election	MLA	Gajwel	Won

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs on Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao)

Does Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao have criminal cases?

Yes, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao has 64 criminal cases as of 2018.
Is Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao married?

Yes, Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao is married to Shobha Chandrashekhar.
What is the caste of K Chandrashekar Rao?

K Chandrashekar Rao belongs to the Velama caste.
From which party does K Chandrashekar Rao belong to?

K Chandrashekar Rao belongs to the Bharat Rashtra Samithi.
What is the qualification of KCR?

KCR holds an M.A. degree in Telugu literature from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
What is the full name of KCR?

KCR's full name is Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao.
Who is Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao?

Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao is the current Chief Minister of Telangana since 2014.

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