Telangana Statehood Day 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi lead nation's greetings
Synopsis
On Telangana’s 11th Statehood Day, President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, PM Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah all posted greetings on X — a rare show of cross-constitutional solidarity for a state born out of one of independent India’s longest democratic movements. The Centre’s repeated invocation of ‘Viksit Bharat’ in its messages signals an intent to frame Telangana’s growth as integral to the national development agenda.
Key Takeaways
President Droupadi Murmu extended Statehood Day greetings to Telangana on 2 June 2025 , praising the state’s cultural heritage and development strides.
Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also posted greetings on X , reaffirming the Centre’s support for Telangana’s growth.
Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy joined national leaders in marking the occasion.
Telangana was established on 2 June 2014 as India’s 29th state , carved out of Andhra Pradesh .
This year marks the state’s 11th Statehood Day ; celebrations include flag-hoisting at Secunderabad Parade Ground across all 33 districts .
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday, 2 June extended warm wishes to the people of Telangana on the state's Statehood Day, commending its rich cultural heritage, hardworking citizens, and significant strides in innovation and development. Senior constitutional and political leaders across the board joined in marking the occasion.
President and Vice President's Message
In a post on X, President Murmu said: “Warm greetings to the people of Telangana on Statehood Day! Telangana is blessed with a rich cultural heritage and hardworking people. The state has made significant strides in innovation and development over the years. I wish the people of Telangana continued progress and well-being.”
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also extended greetings via a statement posted on X, saying: “Blessed with a rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions, Telangana has contributed significantly to the nation’s progress through the creativity, innovation, hard work, and resilience of its people. May this occasion inspire all to work together for the well-being of the State and the realisation of a Viksit Bharat.”
PM Modi and Home Minister Reaffirm Centre's Support
Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted his greetings on X, highlighting the state’s spirit of enterprise and reaffirming the Centre’s commitment to Telangana’s growth. “The people of Telangana are known for their spirit of innovation and enterprise. The state is known for its glorious culture and history…one of courage and determination,” Modi wrote, adding: “The Central Government is committed to supporting Telangana’s growth trajectory in realising our dream of a Viksit Bharat.”
Home Minister Amit Shah also conveyed greetings, expressing hope that the state, “distinguished with the vibrant culture and entrepreneurial spirit of its people, achieve heights of progress and prosperity, enhancing India’s pride.”
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Leads State Celebrations
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy took to X to mark the occasion with a reflective note: “Every year… Remembering yesterday’s sacrifices… Reviewing tomorrow’s goals… An emotional context… June 2. Heartfelt wishes to all people on the Telangana State Formation Day celebrations.”
The main official celebrations traditionally feature the Chief Minister hoisting the national flag at the Secunderabad Parade Ground. The day is a public holiday across all 33 districts of the state.
Telangana at 11: Background and Significance
Telangana was officially established on 2 June 2014, becoming India’s 29th state after being carved out of the northwestern region of Andhra Pradesh. The formation marked the culmination of a decades-long democratic movement centred on preserving the region’s distinct cultural identity, securing equitable economic development, and achieving self-governance. This year marks the state’s 11th Statehood Day.
As Telangana enters its second decade as a state, leaders across party lines have signalled a shared focus on aligning the state’s growth with the broader national vision of Viksit Bharat.
Point of View
Vice President, Prime Minister, and Home Minister on Telangana’s Statehood Day is more than ceremonial — it reflects the Centre’s political calculus in a state governed by the Congress. The repeated use of ‘Viksit Bharat’ framing in BJP leaders’ messages is a deliberate attempt to position the Union government as a co-author of Telangana’s progress, even as the state administration is led by a rival party. Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s emotionally pitched post, by contrast, roots the occasion in the sacrifices of the statehood movement — a reminder that the Congress draws its legitimacy in Telangana partly from that history, not from the current ruling coalition at the Centre.
NationPress
9 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Telangana Statehood Day celebrated?
Telangana Statehood Day is celebrated every year on 2 June , marking the official formation of the state on 2 June 2014 . It is a public holiday across all 33 districts of the state.
How did Telangana become a state?
Telangana was carved out of the northwestern region of Andhra Pradesh and became India’s 29th state on 2 June 2014 . Its formation followed decades of democratic agitation focused on cultural identity, economic equity, and self-governance.
What did President Murmu say on Telangana Statehood Day 2025?
President Droupadi Murmu posted greetings on X, saying Telangana is ‘blessed with a rich cultural heritage and hardworking people’ and has made ‘significant strides in innovation and development.’ She wished the people continued progress and well-being.
What is the significance of the ‘Viksit Bharat’ reference in the leaders’ messages?
‘Viksit Bharat’ is the Union government’s overarching vision for a developed India by 2047. Both PM Modi and VP Radhakrishnan invoked it in their Statehood Day messages, framing Telangana’s growth as part of the national development agenda.
Where are the main Telangana Statehood Day celebrations held?
The main official celebrations are held at the Secunderabad Parade Ground in Hyderabad, where the Chief Minister traditionally hoists the national flag. The day is observed as a public holiday across all 33 districts of the state.
