Veteran politician Nadendla Bhaskara Rao registered maiden victory in 1978, held CM post for a month

Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, passed away at the age of 90 on April 22, 2026. He is remembered for his brief tenure as Chief Minister in 1984, which was triggered by a political revolt against N.T. Rama Rao. The episode led to landmark constitutional reform and remains a controversial chapter in Indian politics. Bhaskara Rao's legacy includes his role in founding the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and his later association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He is survived by his sons, including Andhra Pradesh Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar.