Archive · 11 Sep 2026
BJP Urges Telangana to Mark September 17 Liberation Day
BJP leader Virender Goud said September 17 is important in Telangana’s history.
He explained that India became independent on August 15, but Hyderabad State was still ruled by the Nizam.
People resisted the Nizam and the Razakars.
Operation Polo led to Hyderabad State joining India on September 17, 1948.
Goud said the date represents courage, sacrifice, and struggle.
He asked people to remember those who died in the liberation struggle.
He also mentioned service activities connected with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Jayanti.
He told voters not to ignore SIR notices and to complete the required steps on time.
BJP leader Virender Goud called September 17 a pivotal day in Telangana’s history.
He said Hyderabad State joined the Indian Union on September 17, 1948.
Goud credited the people’s struggle, resistance to the Nizam and Razakars, and Operation Polo led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
He urged people to remember and share the sacrifices of liberation-struggle martyrs with future generations.
Goud also advised voters who receive SIR notices to respond to officials within the stipulated timeframe.
- Who
- BJP State general secretary Virender Goud.
- What
- Goud urged people to observe September 17 as Telangana Liberation Day and remember the liberation struggle.
- When
- September 17, with the merger occurring on September 17, 1948; Goud spoke on Thursday.
- Where
- Wanaparthy, Telangana.
- Why
- He said the date commemorates Hyderabad State’s merger with the Indian Union and the sacrifices made during the struggle against the Nizam and Razakars.
- Proposed observance
- September 17 as Telangana Liberation Day
- Historical date
- Hyderabad State merged into the Indian Union on September 17, 1948
- Key operation
- Operation Polo
- Military-political leader named
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Other September significance
- Service activities were linked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Jayanti
- Voter guidance
- Recipients of SIR notices were advised to contact officials and respond within the stipulated timeframe