Sardar Patel Prevented Hyderabad from Becoming a Separate Nation: BJP Leader

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• Telangana BJP president N.Ramchander Rao highlighted Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelS key role in ‘Operation Polo,’ which freed Hyderabad State from the Nizam’s rule on September 17, 1948, preventing it from joining Pakistan or becoming a separate nation.
• Mr. Rao participated in the 78th Liberation Day celebrations at the BJP State office by hoisting the national flag and paying tribute to martyrs of the armed struggle.
• The veteran leader recalled atrocities committed by Razakars-a militia led by Qasim Razvi-against civilians during this period. He emphasized their heinous acts such as torturing innocents,subjecting women to cruelty,and killing many civilians across several regions like Bairanpalli,Parakala,Gundrampalli,and Nirmal.
• Brave individuals resisted these oppressions against overwhelming odds during Hyderabad’s liberation struggle.
• Acknowledging sacrifices made for freedom from oppressive rule under the Nizam’s regime was stressed as important to Telangana’s people.
• Under its central leadership over three successive years commemorations gained momentum as Kishan Reddy-led active nationwide involvement alongside Home Ministry resources amit Shah guidance reportedly channeling significance annually evidencing legacy acknowledgments