KCR

K. Chandrashekar Rao 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 “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/)