Telugu Desam Party

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The Telugu Desam Party (TDP; transl. Party of the Telugu Land) is an Indian regional political party primarily active in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It was founded by Indian matinée idol N. T. Rama Rao (NTR) on 29 March 1982, it holds the distinction of being the first regional political party established in the erstwhile united Andhra Pradesh. The party was formed on the ideology of "Telugu Vari Atma Gouravam" (Telugu People's Self-Respect) and has since focused on the socio-economic empowerment and cultural identity of the Telugu people. TDP has won a majority in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly six times, emerging as the most successful political outfit in the state's history. It also is the first regional party to serve as the main opposition in the Lok Sabha, a feat achieved following the 1984 Indian general elections. Currently, it serves as the ruling party in Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly. Since 1 September 1995, the party has been led by N. T. Rama...

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