Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Telangana Liberation Day Celebrated, History Highlighted
G. Kishan Reddy talked about Telangana Liberation Day, which celebrates when the Indian Army freed Hyderabad from the Nizam.
He spoke about the Razakars, who were the Nizam's soldiers, and how they hurt people.
He said that some past governments didn't celebrate this day properly and that the current government is now doing it.
He also mentioned that the Prime Minister started the official celebrations.
G. Kishan Reddy addressed Telangana Liberation Day celebrations in Secunderabad.
He recalled events of September 17, 1948, when the Indian Army acted against the Nizam.
Reddy highlighted atrocities by the Razakars, the Nizam’s militia.
He criticized past governments for suppressing this history.
He credited the Prime Minister for initiating official celebrations.
- Who
- G. Kishan Reddy, Razakars, Nizam
- What
- Celebration of Telangana Liberation Day and highlighting of Razakar atrocities.
- When
- September 17, 1948 (Liberation Day), Recent (Celebration)
- Where
- Secunderabad, Telangana, India.
- Why
- To commemorate the liberation of Hyderabad and acknowledge historical events.
Past Governments
Current Government
Official Celebration
Past Governments
Past governments did not adequately celebrate Telangana Liberation Day.
Current Government
The current government initiated official celebrations.
- Key Figure
- G. Kishan Reddy
- Event
- Telangana Liberation Day
- Date of Event
- September 17, 1948
- Location of Event
- Secunderabad
- Historical Focus
- Razakar Atrocities and Suppression
Sources
Massacres That Reinvigorated Telangana Rebellion
Modi govt’s ‘Liberation Day’ celebration for Hyderabad holds legacy of another PM
Brinda: Rajnath In Hyderabad To Create Communal Disturbance
Rajnath Singh Compares Razakar And Pak Sponsored Terror Attacks In Pahalgam