In Parties' 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' Plans, Echoes Of Political Divide
Various political parties are planning to commemorate 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' on Wednesday with distinct themes, highlighting the deep political divisions over its historical significance.
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Congress will observe the occasion as 'Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam' (People's Governance Day).
Multiple political organizations are preparing to mark 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' on Wednesday through varied celebrations, reflecting significant political disagreements about its historical context.
The Central government announced in March last year that September 17 would be officially celebrated annually as 'Hyderabad Liberation Day,' commemorating the former Hyderabad State's freedom from Nizam rule following police intervention under 'Operation Polo' and its subsequent incorporation into India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will serve as the chief guest at the central government's celebrations held at Secunderabad's Parade Grounds. Having already arrived in the city, Mr Singh will hoist the national flag and receive a salute during a Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) parade. The Ministry of Culture has organized these festivities, which will include various cultural performances highlighting Telangana's cultural legacy.
The selection of the Defence Minister as chief guest for the fourth straight year of central celebrations emphasizes the BJP's efforts to establish this day as a national occasion celebrating the region's freedom from oppressive governance. Mr Singh is also expected to unveil a statue honoring former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Meanwhile, the state's Congress government will celebrate the day as 'Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam' (People's Governance Day). Chief Minister Revanth Reddy will lead the primary state-level celebration, emphasizing the government's key welfare initiatives and citizen-oriented administration.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) will continue its tradition of observing the day as 'National Integration Day,' a theme established during its previous governance. The party's events will likely emphasize the historical context of Hyderabad's merger with India and the region's diverse cultural heritage.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will also recognize the day as 'National Integration Day,' organizing a 'Tiranga bike rally' and public gathering. AIMIM's activities are considered a direct response to the BJP's 'Liberation Day' perspective.
Left-wing parties, including the CPI, will commemorate the day by concentrating on the 'Telangana Armed Struggle,' highlighting the peasant uprising against Nizam rule that they consider instrumental in the state's eventual integration with India.