Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, popularly known as KCR, is a prominent Indian politician and the founding father of Telangana state. Born on February 17, 1954, in Chintamadaka village, Medak district (present-day Telangana), KCR began his political career with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) before founding the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in 2001. His political journey is most notable for leading the decades-long movement for statehood, which culminated in the formation of Telangana in 2014. KCR became the first Chief Minister of Telangana and served two consecutive terms (2014–2023), focusing on welfare schemes, irrigation projects like Kaleshwaram, and rural development. Under KCR's leadership, Telangana saw initiatives like Rythu Bandhu, Mission Bhagiratha, and KCR Kits, aimed at farmers, drinking water supply, and maternal care respectively. Known for his strong oratory and grassroots connect, KCR transitioned his party from TRS to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) in 2022 with ambitions to play a national role. Despite mixed opinions about his governance style, KCR remains a defining political figure in Telangana’s history and continues to influence regional and national politics.