The Telugu Desam Party 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" and has since focused on the socio-economic empowerment and cultural identity of the Telugu people.
- Country
- India
- Headquarters
- Hyderabad
- Inception
- March 29, 1982
- Website
- http://www.telugudesam.org/
