The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a regional political party in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Founded in 1982 by actor-turned-politician Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao (NTR), the party aims to promote the welfare of the Telugu-speaking people. TDP has played a significant role in the state's politics, advocating for development and social justice. Over the years, the TDP has been a major player in Andhra Pradesh's political landscape, often alternating in power with other parties like the Indian National Congress and the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP). The party's symbol is a bicycle, representing progress and movement.