Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday, 17 September 2026, declared that the state will neither forget its history nor be confined by it, calling on citizens to build a modern Telangana powered by the spirit of past struggles. He was speaking at Public Garden, Hyderabad, on the occasion of 'Praja Palana Dinotsavam' — People's Governance Day — which marks the accession of the princely State of Hyderabad to the Indian Union on 17 September 1948.

The Significance of September 17

The Chief Minister hoisted the National Flag and paid tributes to Telangana martyrs at the event. In his address, Revanth Reddy recalled that while India attained independence on 15 August 1947, the erstwhile Hyderabad State — which encompassed present-day Telangana and parts of modern Maharashtra and Karnataka — remained under the rule of the Nizam.

He highlighted that rural Telangana during this period was gripped by 'intense feudal exploitation, bonded labour, and oppression,' and that the atrocities committed by the Razakars plunged the region into 'turmoil and deep struggle in the final phase.' Recognising the popular aspirations of the people, then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ordered military action — known as 'Operation Polo' — following which the seventh Nizam surrendered to the Government of India.

'On September 17, 1948, the Hyderabad State officially became an integral part of India. It is a significant day that marked not only the end of the Nizam's rule but also a historic moment that paved the way for the transition from monarchical rule to democratic governance,' Revanth Reddy said.

People's Governance: The CM's Vision

Elaborating on the meaning of 'Praja Palana,' or people's governance, the Chief Minister said it means 'giving importance to the voice of the people, resolving their issues, protecting rights, ensuring that government resources reach everyone, and creating an environment where every individual lives with self-respect.' He asserted that the state is running a 'people-centric administration upholding the Telangana spirit.'

Notably, Revanth Reddy framed the celebration not merely as a historical commemoration but as an accountability moment — a reminder that governance must 'reach the doorsteps of the people' and that 'the hopes and aspirations of the people must serve as the benchmark for all government decisions.'

Economic Ambitions and Development Push

Turning to development, the Chief Minister cited Telangana's Per Capita Income of ₹4,18,931 — reportedly 91 per cent higher than the national average — as evidence of economic momentum. However, he cautioned that 'development should be reflected not in statistics but in the actual lives of the people.'

He outlined the state government's 'Telangana Rising Vision 2047', which includes a target to transform Telangana into a three-trillion-US-dollar economy by 2047 and increase its share of national GDP to 10 per cent. A flagship project — 'Bharat Future City', described as the country's first net-zero smart city spanning approximately 30,000 acres — was also highlighted.

The CM announced that the master plan for Bharat Future City will be unveiled at the 'Invest Telangana Global Summit-2026', scheduled for December 2026.

What Comes Next

With the Invest Telangana Global Summit-2026 on the horizon, the state government is positioning Hyderabad's accession anniversary as a launchpad for its long-term economic narrative. The unveiling of the Future City master plan in December will be the next major test of whether Telangana's ambitious Vision 2047 targets move from rhetoric to actionable blueprint.