Archive · 16 Sep 2026
BJP Rally Marks Telangana Liberation Day, Attacks Congress, BRS
The BJP held a large women’s scooter rally in Hyderabad for Telangana Liberation Day.
Thousands of women took part.
The rally began after prayers near Charminar.
Participants also honored Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
BJP leaders said Telangana’s history of struggle should be taught to younger generations.
They accused Congress and BRS of not officially observing September 17 in Hyderabad.
They said this was because of concerns about AIMIM’s political influence.
The BJP also remembered violence faced by women during the Nizam army and Razakar period.
Leaders asked people to attend the Central Government’s celebration on September 17.
The BJP Mahila Morcha held a Mahila Shakti Scooty Rally in Hyderabad to mark Telangana Liberation Day.
Thousands of women joined the rally after prayers at the Bhagyalakshmi Temple near Charminar and tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
BJP leaders accused Congress and BRS governments of avoiding official September 17 observances because of AIMIM vote-bank concerns.
G Kishan Reddy recalled violence against Telangana women during the Nizam army and Razakar period.
The BJP urged people to attend Central Government celebrations at Secunderabad’s Parade Grounds on September 17.
- Who
- The BJP Mahila Morcha, led by Mekala Shilpa Reddy, organized the rally; BJP leaders G Kishan Reddy and N Ramachander Rao addressed participants.
- What
- A Mahila Shakti Scooty Rally was held to mark Telangana Liberation Day.
- When
- The rally took place on Tuesday; Central Government celebrations were announced for September 17.
- Where
- The rally took place in Hyderabad, beginning near the Bhagyalakshmi Temple at Charminar and proceeding toward the State Assembly area; the announced celebration is at Secunderabad Parade Grounds.
- Why
- The organizers sought to commemorate Telangana’s liberation, highlight historical sacrifices, and criticize Congress and BRS over their past approach to September 17 observances.
- Event
- Mahila Shakti Scooty Rally
- Organizer
- BJP Mahila Morcha
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Participants
- Thousands of women
- Historical date
- September 17, Telangana Liberation Day
- Central event
- Parade Grounds, Secunderabad
- Key criticism
- BJP leaders accused Congress and BRS of avoiding official observances because of concerns about AIMIM’s vote-bank politics.