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K Chandrashekar Rao
Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao (born 17 February 1954), popularly known as KCR, is an Indian politician and the founder-president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), formerly Telangana Rashtra Samithi
...Read more- KCR leads TRS to thumping victory: Here's why the 'pink party' prevailed in Telangana
What could have actually worked for the TRS was the uncertainty hovering around the Mahakutami, which failed to instill confidence in the electorate.
- After losing Telangana, what does the future hold for Chandrababu Naidu and Prajakutami?
The objective of the Prajakutami was not only restricted to an ambitious win in Telangana, but also to send a statement of intent to the ruling NDA at the Centre. However, TRS’ thumping victory in the state has projected that intent to be quite weak.
- K Chandrashekar Rao: Know the journey of the 'architect' of Telangana movement
Known for his oratory skills, K Chandrashekar Rao was hailed as the tallest leader in Telangana and credited with achieving the separate statehood
- I'm Telangana's agent, not of BJP or Congress: K Chandrashekar Rao
At the Kodad rally, Rao also criticised Modi's alleged comments that there is a power shortage in Telangana.
- In KCR's home turf Gajwel, it's development vs 'unreachable' CM
KCR, as Rao is popularly known as, is seeking re-election from Gajwel in Siddipet district, after winning in 2014 with a margin of nearly 20,000 votes.
- Telangana Assembly polls 2018: KCR holds yagam at farmhouse ahead of next round of electioneering
The yagnam is conducted for prosperity of the state, well being of all people and for successfully taking forward the various developmental programmes, it said.
- Telangana Assembly polls 2018: TRS announces 10 more candidates
The party had earlier declared candidates for 107 Assembly segments. The total number of constituencies is 119.
- Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: A look at how various regions voted in 2014
Telangana is going to vote on December 7 to elect the fresh government. The counting of votes will take place along with Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram and Rajasthan on December 11.
- Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Here are the key issues gaining steam ahead of elections
As the election season has taken momentum, take a look at major poll issues raised by political parties to win the power in the youngest state of India
- Telangana Assembly Polls 2018: Here's why the battle gets tougher for KCR this time
With the voting date (December 7) only a month away, let's take a look at the challenges faced by the TRS government
- TDP to hold crucial meet on Telangana on September 8, likely to decide on alliances
Amidst the fast-paced political developments in neighbouring Telangana, TDP leaders from the state rushed for talks with party supremo and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
- Telangana Governor to send report to Centre, to formally communicate to EC on dissolution of assembly
The governor is also expected to formally communicate to the Election Commission about the dissolution of the Telangana Assembly and recommend holding of elections within six months.
- Rahul Gandhi is the country's 'biggest baffoon': K Chandrashekar Rao
Branding the Congress as the "biggest enemy" of Telangana, he flayed it for making "baseless, mindless and meaningless" allegations against the TRS government.
- Telangana assembly not dissolved for political gains, Congress number 1 villain: K Chandrashekar Rao
Rao said TRS was confident that the election notification would be issued in October and the polls would happen in November
- Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao dissolves assembly, calls for early polls
The Governor asked Rao and the Council of Ministers to continue as a caretaker Government. Rao accepted the Governor's request
- K Chandrashekar Rao likely to dissolve Telangana assembly, call for early polls on Thursday
Speculations have been rife that Rao may call for early assembly polls soon, possibly seeking a greater mandate or to curtail effects of anti-incumbency
- There cannot be a federal front without Cong: Veerappa Moily
TRS Chief K Chandrashekhar Rao had recently said a non-Congress and non-BJP front should be formed in the country.
- Mamata Banerjee-K Chandrashekar Rao meet in Kolkata, discuss 'third front' ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha polls
The Trinamool Congress chief greeted KCR with a bouquet of flowers and discussed ways to unite the regional parties to take on the BJP ahead of the 2019 elections.
- Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao plans to launch 'federal front' on April 27
Rao over the weekend said he was keen to pro-actively engage himself in national politics to bring a "qualitative change", and was in talks with others to form a platform of like-minded parties.
- BJP corners Telangana government with demand to celebrate September 17 as liberation day
And the party is going all out to make the event a success as it eyes to be seen as the main Opposition to K Chandrashekar Rao-led government in the state. The BJP hopes this event will provide the party a launch platform for its ambition of winning the 2019 Assembly polls in Telangana.
