Former Andhra Pradesh CM Nadendla Bhaskara
Rao Passes Away
¨ Former Chief Minister of
undivided Andhra Pradesh and TDP co-founder Nadendla Bhaskara Rao passed away
on 22 April 2026 in Hyderabad.
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He was 90 years old and
was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.
Historic Chief Ministership
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He served as Chief
Minister in 1984 for just 31 days.
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He came to power during a
political revolt against N.T. Rama Rao (NTR).
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This happened when NTR
was in the United States for heart surgery.
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Bhaskara Rao took office
with support from some TDP legislators and Congress (I).
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His government collapsed
after a massive “Save Democracy” movement.
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Due to public and
political pressure, NTR was reinstated as Chief Minister.
Role in Formation of TDP
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He was a co-founder of
the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 along with N.T. Rama Rao.
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Served as Finance
Minister in the first TDP government after the 1983 elections.
¨ Played a key role in the early growth of the party.
¨ Later expelled from TDP after the 1984 political crisis and conflict with NTR.
