Hyderabad-Karnataka is a region located in north east Karnataka and it is the Kannada speaking part of the Hyderabad State, earlier it was ruled by the Nizams of Hyderabad until 1948. After merging with the Indian union, the region was part of Hyderabad State until 1956. The Hyderabad-Karnataka region comprises Bidar, Yadgir, Raichur, Koppal, Bellary and Gulbarga which are present state of Karnataka.
While Karnataka became independent with the rest of the country on 15th August, 1947, this Hyderabad Karnataka region did not occur in some parts of the State that were under the rule of Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizam refused to accede to India until lhis rule was overthrouwn by force. Following the 'police action' against the Nizam, Hyderabad province and its citizens became independent on 17th September 1948. This day is celebrated by the Karnataka Governement as the Hyderabad-Karnataka liberation day. Hyderabad Karnataka State congress and educational institutions played vital role awakening people for freedom struggle. On this occasion every year Hyderabad Karnataka districts celebrating Liberation day.
All India Radio, Raichur celebrated Hyderabad Karnataka liberation day in campus. K. Ashok, Programme Executive hosted the Indian flag and garlanded Sri. Vallabhai Patel's photo former Home Minister of India who fought for this cause. Smt. P. Vanaja, Engineering Head, Dr. V. G. Bavalatti, Venkatesh, T. Arasu, T.C. Pandarinath Anjaneya, Mallikarjuna, Panduranga and other staff members are participated. Rangoli drawn by Narasihmalu, National anthem song sung by all the staff members and sweet was distributed.
Contributed By: K. Ashok, PEX, AIR, Raichur, Mob: 9449259218