Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nadendla Bhaskar Rao Passes Away at 90
Ex-CM of undivided Andhra Pradesh Nadendla Bhaskar Rao no more
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Nadendla Bhaskar Rao, the former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, passed away in Hyderabad at the age of 90. He is remembered for his brief tenure after a coup against N T Rama Rao in 1984 and his subsequent political career, including roles in the Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party.
- 01Nadendla Bhaskar Rao died at the age of 90 in Hyderabad.
- 02He led a coup against N T Rama Rao in 1984, briefly serving as Chief Minister.
- 03Bhaskar Rao's political career included roles as MLA, minister, and MP.
- 04He was a member of the Lok Sabha in 1998 and joined the BJP in 2019.
- 05His final rites will be held in Hyderabad on April 24.
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Nadendla Bhaskar Rao, a prominent political figure and former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 90 in a Hyderabad hospital due to age-related ailments. Rao is best known for leading a coup against N T Rama Rao, the founder of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), in 1984, which resulted in his brief tenure as Chief Minister. His administration lasted only a month before NTR returned to power following a significant Save Democracy movement led by the TDP. Over the years, Bhaskar Rao served in various capacities, including as an MLA, minister, and MP, and was elected to the Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket in 1998. He later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2019. Leaders across the political spectrum have expressed their condolences, highlighting his contributions to the state. His body will be available for public viewing at his residence in Jubilee Hills, with final rites scheduled for April 24 in Panjagutta, Hyderabad.
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Bhaskar Rao's passing marks the end of an era in Andhra Pradesh politics, reflecting on the state's political history and the impact of his leadership.
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