September 13, 1948: Why ‘Operation Polo’ on Hyderabad Changed India's Map Forever

Telangana BJP seeks 'Hyderabad Liberation Day' in textbooks

Hyderabad: Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Sunday, September 13, demanded that the state government include “Hyderabad Liberation Day” on September 17 in textbooks. The erstwhile princely state of Hyderabad under Nizam rule merged with the Indian Union on September 17, 1948. Commemorating the launch of Operation Polo, the Indian military action that led … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sport…

Operation Polo: Hyderabads integration into India - The Tribune

On September 13, 1948, the Indian Army crossed into Hyderabad, ending a year-long standoff over the largest princely state's future. Operation Polo, officially termed a 'police action', lasted five days and brought Hyderabad into the Indian Union.

September 13, 1948: Why ‘Operation Polo’ on Hyderabad changed India's map forever

On September 13, 1948, India launched a military operation that lasted only five days and changed the political map of the country. 

BJP Leaders Mark Operation Polo Day, Push for Greater Recognition of 1948 Military Heroes

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Recounting the five-day military campaign launched on September 13, 1948, BJP Rajya Sabha MP K. Lakshman described the intervention as a decisive police and military action executed under the leadership of Major General J.N. Chaudhuri. India News | BJP Leaders Mark Operation Polo Day, Push for Greater Recognition of 1948 Military Heroes.

BJP leaders mark Operation Polo Day, seek recognition for 1948 veterans

BJP leaders and ex-servicemen gathered in Hyderabad to mark Operation Polo Day, honour 1948 military veterans and call for recognition of their service.

BJP CALLS FOR GRAND TELANGANA LIBERATION DAY CELEBRATIONS

Hyderabad, Sept.12 (RAHNUMA): Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday called upon people to hoist the National flag on September 17 and participate in large numbers in Telangana Liberation Day programmes. Addressing a seminar on “Telangana Liberation – The Role of Nationalists” organised by the BJP Telangana Liberation Committee at Abids Methodist Engineering College, […]