*Hyderabad, September 11, 2024* – The Telangana state government has announced that September 17 will be celebrated as *”Telangana Praja Palana Dinotsavam”* (Telangana People’s Governance Day) to commemorate the establishment of democratic governance in the state. This decision reflects the state’s historical significance and its journey towards self-governance after the merger of the princely state of Hyderabad with the Indian Union.Meanwhile, the Central government has decided to observe the same date as *”Hyderabad Liberation Day”*, marking the day in 1948 when the erstwhile Hyderabad State was integrated into independent India following the Indian Army’s Operation Polo.The differing names highlight distinct narratives surrounding the day. While the state government emphasizes the role of people’s governance and self-determination, the Central government focuses on the region’s liberation from Nizam’s rule and its merger with the Indian Union..