Elaborate arrangements made on Telangna state Formation Day today

In Telangana, elaborate arrangements have been made for three-day festivities on the state Formation Day today. Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao will address people from the historic Parade Grounds in Secunderabad after unfurling the national flag at the main programme this morning. 

The celebrations will begin with the Chief Minister visiting the Martyrs’ Memorial to pay homage which will be followed by a ceremonial parade at the Parade Grounds. 

Tight security arrangements have been made in and around the venue as a large number of public likely to take part in the celebrations. Elaborate arrangements have also been made at district headquarters to celebrate the occasion. 

The state government has released 15 crore rupees for the 3-day celebrations. Over 350 eminent personalities from different walks of life will be honoured with cash awards for their



meritorious services. On the occasion, all major monuments and government buildings in the state capital, Hyderabad and rest of the state have been decorated.

Meanwhile, BJP and Congress leaders criticised the TRS Government saying that it failed in fulfilling its assurances given to people during the past three years. In a road show held at Sangareddy last evening, 

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, alleged that the state Government is supporting only contractors and land mafia instead of fulfilling the assurances given to farmers and youth. He alleged over 2800 farmers committed suicide after formation of the separate state.

Central Ministers Muktar Abbas Naqvi and Bandaru Dattatreya, who took part in programmes held to mark three-year NDA achievements have said the TRS Government has failed in fulfilling assurances given to people.