Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, Former Andhra CM, Dies at 90
Why in the news
Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, a former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh, passed away in Hyderabad on 22 April 2026 at the age of 90.
Key facts
- Died: 22 April 2026, aged 90.
- Chief Minister: from 16 August to 16 September 1984, a tenure of just 31 days.
- Party: co-founded the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1982 alongside N. T. Rama Rao.
- Earlier role: Finance Minister after the TDP won the 1983 election.
- Political episode: associated with the “August Coup” of 1984.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tenure as CM | 16 Aug – 16 Sep 1984 |
| Duration | 31 days |
| Party founded | Telugu Desam Party, 1982 |
Exam angle
- Obituary one-liners often ask about the office held and the party co-founded.
- Remember the very short tenure of 31 days and the year 1984.
- Name the co-founder of TDP alongside him: N. T. Rama Rao.