Saralnama53-year-old Harish Rao is a prominent BRS leader in Telangana. He joined politics in 2001 when KCR formed the party. Harish won his first MLA seat from Siddipet in 2004. He served as Irrigation Minister and Finance Minister in KCR's cabinet. Harish oversaw the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project and pushed for water allocation to Telangana. He defended BRS against Congress allegations about the project. Harish also managed key schemes like Rythu Bandhu and KCR Kits. He led COVID-19 response as Health Minister. Recently, Harish faced controversy over party loyalty and alleged phone tapping. Despite challenges, he remains a top BRS leader after KCR. (Updated 3 Sep 2025, 09:05 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 53-year-old Harish Rao is a prominent BRS leader in Telangana
- He joined politics in 2001 when KCR formed the party
- Harish won his first MLA seat from Siddipet in 2004