Chief Minister Revanth Reddy led the way for celebrations by paying tribute to the Martyrs Stupa at Gun Park, commemorating the sacrifices made by those who laid down their lives for the state.
He thanked the Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh for giving Telangana. We are in the process of creating the emblem for the state of Telangana and also Telangana talli statue he said.
We are working to strengthen the financial condition of Telangana he assured.
Freedom for all sections of society are being extended under the Congress regime he said. Urban Telangana, Sub Urban Telangana are being created he said.
Beautification of Musi is being done he stated. Telangana will be drugs free he assured. All promises made during the elections will be implemented he stated.
Extra buses will be provided for free transport of women he said.
Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka, along with Ministers and Congress MLAs, also paid their respects at the Stupa of the immortal heroes.
In preparation for the celebrations, the surroundings of Tankbund in Hyderabad have been beautified. Later in the day, the national flag will be unveiled and various programs will be held on the parade ground.
The evening festivities at Tankbund will be a grand affair, with special performances by art troupes showcasing the rich culture and traditions of Telangana.