Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma observed that the State government should carry forward the Liberation Day spirit, saying that Maharashtra and Karnataka, which were part of the erstwhile Hyderabad State, have long been celebrating September 17 as Liberation Day.Addressing the gathering after inaugurating a photo exhibition to commemorate the Hyderabad Liberation Day at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, on Sunday, the Governor urged citizens to remember the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the liberation of Hyderabad, highlighting the historical significance of September 17, 1948.“That was the defining day when Hyderabad State became part of India’s soul. Despite the tyranny of the Razakars, the people of Hyderabad stood firm. They fought, they suffered, but ultimately, they triumphed. It is our sacred duty to honour their memory and pass on their story to future generations. Maharashtra and Karnataka have long celebrated September 17 as Liberation Day; Telangana too must proudly carry forward this commemorative torch,” he said.Mr.Varma opined that the exhibition put up by the Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, depicting historic events and personalities of the Hyderabad Liberation movement, should reach all citizens of the State. The Governor also inaugurated a virtual exhibition developed by the Ministry of Culture called ‘Liberation of Hyderabad Samsthan’.Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, addressing the gathering, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre is committed to remembering the sacrifices of martyrs and observing Liberation Day annually. “The State government will also be forced to celebrate the Liberation Day officially soon,” he added.Published - September 15, 2025 12:26 am IST