In February 2014, which Chief Minister resigned from office and quit the Congress party in protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh?
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In February 2014, which Chief Minister resigned from office and quit the Congress party in protest against the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh?
- Kiran Kumar Reddy
- N. Chandrababu Naidu
- K. Chandrasekhar Rao
- Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Kiran Kumar Reddy
Kiran Kumar Reddy resigned as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on 19 February 2014, a day after the Lok Sabha passed the bill to create Telangana, and quit the Congress at the same time. He was the last Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh. K. Chandrasekhar Rao led the Telangana movement and became Telangana's first Chief Minister, while Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Mohan Reddy led opposition parties.
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