Hyderabad, The Hyderabad Liberation Day celebration was organized today at Rashtrapati Nilayam in Bolaram. Approximately 1,500 students from 20 schools and 16 colleges participated in various activities during this event. According to a press release issued here today, the program began with the screening of a special documentary on Hyderabad Liberation Day by Doordarshan.

On this occasion, the manager of Rashtrapati Nilayam highlighted the background of 1947-48 and mentioned the initial resistance to Hyderabad’s integration. It was stated that the merger of Hyderabad on September 17, 1948, is a symbol of national unity. On this day, under Operation Polo, the Hyderabad State of Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan joined the Indian Union.

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Participation of Students and Dignitaries on Hyderabad Liberation Day

It was mentioned on the occasion that Operation Polo was not a Hindu-Muslim conflict but rather a struggle between the Nizam’s rule and freedom fighters. The sacrifices made during Hyderabad’s liberation were remembered, and there was an appeal to include the true history of this event in textbooks.

In an address, it was stated that true liberation is only possible through public participation, especially that of the youth. Hyderabad’s integration was highlighted as a powerful example of collective will in the freedom struggle. The importance of studying history was emphasized, noting that Operation Polo was a crucial step in realizing people’s dreams of freedom and unity. Such discussions are expected to help future generations understand the significance of the sacrifices made for India’s integration.

Among the various activities held here, students presented a theatrical performance on Operation Polo. A patriotic group song was performed by students. The film Razakar was also screened. The film’s team shared their creative journey and the inspiration that motivated them to make this film. Dignitaries from various fields, along with students and others, were present in significant numbers.

Rashtrapati Nilayam

Rashtrapati Nilayam is the official retreat of the President of India, located in Hyderabad. It was originally built in 1860 as the Residency House for the British Resident and later served as the summer retreat for the Nizam of Hyderabad. Today, it is used by the President for official stays and is open to the public as a museum for part of the year.

Hyderabad Liberation Day

Hyderabad Liberation Day commemorates the annexation of the princely state of Hyderabad into the Indian Union on September 17, 1948. This followed a military operation code-named “Operation Polo,” which ended the rule of the Nizam after he hesitated to join India following the country’s independence from Britain in 1947. The day is now celebrated in the region to mark its integration and liberation from the Nizam’s autocratic rule.

Operation Polo

Operation Polo was the military operation launched by the Indian government in September 1948 to integrate the princely state of Hyderabad into the newly independent Indian Union. The operation ended the rule of the Nizam and the dominance of its Muslim aristocracy, leading to Hyderabad’s full accession to India. This event is a significant, though complex, chapter in the political integration of India after the British withdrawal.

Hyderabad State

Hyderabad State was a large princely kingdom in southern India ruled by the Nizams from 1724 until its annexation by India in 1948. It was known for its great wealth, unique multicultural Deccani culture, and the magnificent capital city of Hyderabad. The state was formally dissolved and integrated into the Indian Union, forming the present-day state of Telangana and parts of surrounding states.

Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan

Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan was the last ruler of the Hyderabad State in India, reigning from 1911 until the state’s annexation in 1948. He was famed for being one of the world’s wealthiest men of his time and was a major patron of education, architecture, and arts, founding institutions like Osmania University. His reign marked the final chapter of the princely state era before its integration into the Indian Union.

Indian Union

The term “Indian Union” is not a specific place or cultural site but a political descriptor for the Republic of India, a union of states and territories. It refers to the modern nation-state established after independence from British rule in 1947, which is a sovereign, secular, and democratic republic.

Doordarshan

Doordarshan is India’s national public television broadcaster, established in 1959. It began as an experimental service in Delhi and grew to become a powerful medium for information and entertainment, playing a pivotal role in unifying the linguistically diverse country. For decades, it held a monopoly on television broadcasting in India before the expansion of private channels in the 1990s.

Razakar

I am unable to provide a summary about “Razakar” as a place or cultural site. The term historically refers to a paramilitary force, not a geographical location. It is primarily associated with a controversial group from the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.