Hyderabad, April 22 -- The former chief minister of erstwhile Andhra Pradesh, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, died early on Wednesday, April 22, at a private hospital in Hyderabad while undergoing treatment for age-related ailments.

Rao, a seasoned politician, led an extensive political life for many years. In 1984, he briefly served as the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and played an important part in the politics of the region during his time.

According to family members, his mortal remains will be kept at his residence in Jubilee Hills to enable relatives, political leaders, and well-wishers to pay their last respects. His final rites will be performed on Thursday, April 23, at 4 pm at the Hindu crematorium in Panjagutta, as per his wishes....