ఉమ్మడి ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ ముఖ్యమంత్రులు 1956–2014: పూర్తి జాబితా

Chief ministers of united Andhra Pradesh, 1956–2014: The complete list

From November 1, 1956 to June 1, 2014 — the united Andhra Pradesh lasted for almost 58 years. We are providing a list of the Chief Ministers who ruled the state during this period in chronological order to be useful to students preparing for competitive exams and those interested in history.

Foreword: Before that, two states

• Hyderabad State: Burgula Ramakrishna Rao (1952–1956) — First and only elected Chief Minister.

• Andhra State: Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu (1953–1954), Bezawada Gopal Reddy (1955–1956).

Chief Ministers of United Andhra Pradesh

1. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (1956–1960): First Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Later elected as Speaker of Lok Sabha and sixth President of the country in 1977.

2. Damodaram Sanjeevaiah (1960–1962): The first Dalit Chief Minister of the country. He later served as the AICC President.

3. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy (1962–1964): Second term.

4. Kasu Brahmananda Reddy (1964–1971): One of the longest-serving leaders. The 1969 Telangana movement took place during his tenure.

5. P.V. Narasimha Rao (1971–1973): Undertook land reforms. Lost office in the wake of Mulki provisions and Jai Andhra movement. Later became the Prime Minister of the country (1991–96).

6. President's Rule (1973): A few months during the Jai Andhra movement.

7. Jalagam Vengal Rao (1973–1978): The period of implementation of the Six Principles Scheme.

8. Marri Chenna Reddy (1978–1980): Leader of the 1969 Telangana movement.

9. T. Anjaiah (1980–1982): From labor leader to Chief Minister.

10. Bhavanam Venkatrami Reddy (1982): A few months.

11. Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy (1982–1983): Leader from Kurnool district.

12. N.T. Rama Rao (1983–1984): Came to power within nine months of the formation of the Telugu Desam Party. First non-Congress Chief Minister.

13. Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (August–September 1984): About a month.

14. N.T. Rama Rao (1984–1989): Return after the Democracy Preservation Movement.

15. Marri Chenna Reddy (1989–1990): Second term.

16. N. Janardhana Reddy (1990–1992).

17. Kotla Vijayabhaskara Reddy (1992–1994): Second term.

18. N.T. Rama Rao (1994–1995): Third term, with a huge majority.

19. Nara Chandrababu Naidu (1995–2004): Focused on IT and administrative reforms. He was the Chief Minister of the united state for a long time (about nine years).

20. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy (2004–2009): Aarogyasri, fee reimbursement, Jalayagnam. Died in a helicopter crash a few months after winning for the second time in 2009.

21. Konijeti Rosaiah (2009–2010): Long experience as Finance Minister. Later Governor of Tamil Nadu.

22. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy (2010–2014): Last Chief Minister of the united state. Resigned in February 2014 opposing the bifurcation.

23. President's Rule (March 1 – June 2014): The last months before partition.

Key points to remember for exams

• First Chief Minister: Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

• First Dalit Chief Minister (in the country): Damodaram Sanjeevaiah.

• Chief Minister who is also the President: Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy.

• Chief Minister who became the Prime Minister: P.V. Narasimha Rao.

• First non-Congress Chief Minister: N.T. Rama Rao.

• Shortest period: Nadendla Bhaskara Rao (about one month).

• Last Chief Minister: N. Kiran Kumar Reddy.

• Leader who became Chief Minister three times: N.T. Rama Rao.

An observation

Looking at this list, it is clear that Congress was dominant until 1983, and then the competition between Congress and TDP. Especially between 1978-1983, the frequent changes of Chief Ministers and the growing dissatisfaction among the people over Delhi's interference formed the backdrop for the emergence of TDP.

Conclusion

Each of these Chief Ministers has left their mark — from land reforms to welfare schemes, from IT to irrigation projects. The history of the joint state of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh — the common heritage of the two states.

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