Telugu Desam Party (TDP)

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a regional political party in India, founded in 1982 by N. T. Rama Rao, a popular Telugu film actor and politician. It primarily operates in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, advocating for regional development, Telugu culture, and political representation. TDP has played a significant role in state politics, often alternating between governance and opposition, focusing on issues like infrastructure, irrigation, and economic growth. The party's ideology blends regional pride with economic progress, and it remains a major political force in South India.