తెలంగాణ 2014 నుంచి: ముఖ్యమంత్రులు, గవర్నర్లు, శాసనసభలు — ఒక్క చూపులో

Telangana since 2014: Chief ministers, governors and assemblies at a glance

The Telangana state, which was formed on June 2, 2014, has completed a journey of more than ten years. During this period, we are providing important details related to the state's governance system — useful for Groups, Constable, and other competitive exams — at one place.

State — Basic Details

• Formation: 2 June 2014 (29th state in the country)

• Capital: Hyderabad (joint capital with Andhra Pradesh until June 2, 2024)

• Legislative Assembly seats: 119

• Legislative Council seats: 40

• Lok Sabha seats: 17

• Rajya Sabha seats: 7

• Districts: 10 at the time of formation; 31 after 2016 reorganization; currently 33

• High Court: Separate High Court for Telangana from 1st January 2019 (earlier it was a common High Court)

Chief Ministers

1. K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), TRS/BRS: First Chief Minister of Telangana. First term from June 2, 2014 to December 2018 (premature dissolution of the Legislative Assembly on September 6, 2018). Second term from December 13, 2018 to December 2023. Total tenure of about nine and a half years.

2. Anumula Revanth Reddy, Congress: Second Chief Minister of Telangana. In office since December 7, 2023.

Deputy Chief Ministers

• In 2014, Mahmood Ali and T. Rajaiah became Deputy Chief Ministers; Rajaiah was later replaced by Kadiyam Srihari.

• Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka is the Deputy Chief Minister (with the responsibility of the Finance Department) from 2023.

Governors

1. E.S.L. Narasimhan (2014–2019): He was the Governor of the joint state and continued as the Governor of both the states for a while after the bifurcation.

2. Tamilisai Soundararajan (2019–2024): First woman Governor of Telangana.

3. C.P. Radhakrishnan (2024): A few months with additional responsibilities.

4. Jishnu Dev Verma (from 2024).

Legislative Assemblies, Speakers

• First Legislative Assembly (2014–2018): Speaker S. Madhusudhanachari.

• Second Legislative Assembly (2018–2023): Speaker Pocharam Srinivas Reddy.

• Third Legislative Assembly (from 2023): Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar.

Election results — in brief

• 2014: TRS — 63 seats out of 119

• 2018: TRS — 88 seats out of 119

• 2023: Congress — 64 seats out of 119

Key symbols

• State Anthem: "Jaya Jayahe Telangana" (written by Andesri) — Approved as the official state anthem in 2024.

• State bird: Palapitta

• State animal: Deer (Spotted deer)

• State Tree: Jammi tree

• State Flower: Tangedu

• State festivals: Bathukamma, Bonalu

Tips for exams

• Write down the dates and names in a small table and look at it daily.

• "First" facts (first Chief Minister, first woman Governor, first Speaker) often come up as questions.

• The number of districts and the number of Assembly-Lok Sabha seats are also important.

• Read government websites and Telangana Socio-Economic Survey reports for official information.

Conclusion

Telangana, which has seen two governments and three legislatures in ten years, is a young state maturing in the democratic process. It is essential for every citizen, especially future officials, to know the history of the state.

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