Hyderabad Liberation Day 2026: Vice-President Radhakrishnan Marks September 17 History and Significance

Key facts

• Hyderabad Liberation Day is observed on September 17, commemorating the merger of Hyderabad state with the Indian Union on September 17, 1948, through Operation Polo.
• Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan took part in the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations held at Parade Ground in Secunderabad on September 17, 2026.
• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, as India's first Home Minister and Minister for States, led the integration of hundreds of princely states into the Indian Union.
• The Vice-President paid homage to patriots including Ramji Gond, Turrebaz Khan and Komaram Bheem for their role against injustice.