KCR
K. Chandrashekar Rao
[edit]K. Chandrashekar Rao (born 17 February 1954), popularly known as KCR, is the founder and president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), and the first Chief Minister of Telangana (2014–2023).
Quotes
[edit]- “It was the Gandhian path of non-violence and satyagraha that helped us achieve separate Telangana.”
Date: 1 October 2019 Context: Speaking at the unveiling of Gandhi's statue in Hyderabad on Gandhi Jayanti. Reference: [New Indian Express, 1 October 2019](https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2019/oct/01/gandhian-path-helped-achieve-separate-telangana-cm-kcr-2042127.html)
- “Mahatma Gandhi’s principles of non-violence, peace and harmony remain the guiding force behind our development programs.”
Date: 2 October 2022 Context: At Gandhi Hospital statue inauguration event, reaffirming that Telangana’s governance is rooted in Gandhian ideals. Reference: [The Indian Express, 2 October 2022](https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/hyderabad/telangana-kcr-gandhi-statue-thinkers-criticism-of-mahatma-8185726/)