As Hyderabad Liberation Day approaches, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji in today’s #MannKiBaat recalled the decisive leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, whose vision and courage led to the integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union through Operation Polo on 17th September 1948. PM Modi also paid heartfelt tribute to the sacrifices of the brave people of Hyderabad who stood against oppression, ensuring that the region became an integral part of independent India. This moment in history stands as a testament to unity, courage, and the unwavering resolve to safeguard India’s sovereignty.