Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan attends 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations in Secunderabad
On 17 September 2026, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan was Chief Guest at the 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, Telangana.
Summary
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said 17 September 1948 marked the integration of the erstwhile Hyderabad State into the Indian Union after Operation Polo. He credited Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel with laying the foundation of a united Ek Bharat. He paid tribute to Ramji Gond, Turrebaz Khan, Komaram Bheem and others, and said national integration must lead to inclusion.
Key facts
- Event
- 79th Hyderabad Liberation Day, Parade Ground, Secunderabad
- Chief Guest
- Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
- History
- Hyderabad State integrated into India on 17 Sep 1948 after Operation Polo
- Tributes
- Sardar Patel, Ramji Gond, Turrebaz Khan, Komaram Bheem
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which military operation preceded the integration of Hyderabad State into the Indian Union in September 1948?
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Correct answer: C — Operation Polo
The Vice-President recalled that Hyderabad State was integrated after Operation Polo, on 17 September 1948.
Consider the following about the 2026 Hyderabad Liberation Day celebrations: 1. President Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest. 2. The celebrations were held at Parade Ground, Secunderabad. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan was the Chief Guest.