YSR's life spanned 8 July 1949 – 2 September 2009.

Known as YSR.

Two-time Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh.

Served from 2004 to 2009.

Elected to Lok Sabha four times.

Undertook a 1475 km walking tour in 2003.

Died in a helicopter crash on 2 September 2009.

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