Telangana Freed from Nizam Rule on Sept 17: Ramchander Rao
Rao stated that the party has consistently commemorated the day over the years, noting that the Central government has also institutionalised official celebrations
Hyderabad: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Telangana president N Ramchander Rao on Thursday underscored the historical significance of September 17, describing it as a "very proud moment" when the region attained freedom from the Nizam's rule and formally integrated into the Indian Union.
Speaking to ANI in Hyderabad on the occasion of Telangana Liberation Day, Rao stated that the party has consistently commemorated the day over the years, noting that the Central government has also institutionalised official celebrations.
"September 17 is a very important and very proud moment for all the people of Telangana because this was the day on which Telangana attained freedom from the Nizam and it became part of our country," Rao said.
Highlighting the official recognition accorded to the historic day, he added, "As Telangana Liberation Day, we are celebrating it every year in the BJP office, and for the past four years, the Government of India has been celebrating it on the parade grounds with parades of paramilitary and security forces."
The state BJP chief also extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his birthday, wishing him health and longevity. "Today is the birthday of the Prime Minister; we wish him a long and healthy life," Rao said.
Commemorating the historic integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State into the Indian Union, Rao unfurled the National Flag at his residence to mark Telangana Liberation Day.
