Centre Declares September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’

New Delhi: In a move that acknowledges a long-standing demand from the region, the Central government has officially declared September 17th as “Hyderabad Liberation Day.” This day marks the liberation of Hyderabad from the reign of the Nizams and its subsequent integration into the Union of India in 1948.

The announcement follows years of commemoration by the public and the central government, with Home Minister Amit Shah participating in past events held on September 17th.

It is a historic day as PM @narendramodi Ji has decided to celebrate the 17th of September every year as Hyderabad Liberation Day in honour of the martyrs of the Hyderabad Liberation Movement.

The decision is a befitting tribute to the freedom fighters and the martyrs who made…

— Amit Shah (Modi Ka Parivar) (@AmitShah) March 13, 2024

Following India’s independence in 1947, Hyderabad remained under the rule of the Nizams, a period marked by tensions and violence. The Razakars, a private militia loyal to the Nizam, opposed Hyderabad’s integration with India. The people of the region, however, fiercely resisted the Razakars’ atrocities and advocated for unification with the newly formed Indian nation.

In September 1948, a military operation codenamed “Operation Polo” was launched by the Indian government. This decisive action led to the annexation of Hyderabad into India, marking a significant moment in the country’s post-independence history.