Hyderabad Liberation Day: Celebrating Unification Amidst Political Divergence
Hyderabad Liberation Day marks the merger of the Hyderabad State with India in 1948. Celebrated with varying interpretations by political parties, the event sees diverse commemorations. This year, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh joins the event, highlighting its historical and political significance amidst ongoing debates on its recognition.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will attend the 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' celebrations, marking significant political discourse over the event's recognition. Organized by the Union government, the day commemorates the 1948 merger of Hyderabad State with India.
Prominent leaders, including Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union MoS (Home) Bandi Sanjay Kumar, underscore the importance of September 17 in Hyderabad's history, signaling the unification led by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
While celebrated variously by political factions, with BJP emphasizing liberation from Nizam's rule, others like Congress and CPI mark it differently, reflecting on distinct narratives of historical commemoration in Telangana.
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