Union Home Minister Amit Shah, as the chief guest at the Telangana Liberation Day celebrations held at Secunderabad Parade Ground, paid homage to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his tireless efforts in peacefully bringing Hyderabad State into India without violence. Speaking at the event, Amit Shah acknowledged the remarkable struggle of the people in the region against dictatorship, hailing it as a testament to their patriotism at every level. He stressed that Sardar Patel's instrumental role in this peaceful integration prevented the shedding of blood and accelerated the liberation process. Amit Shah, in a solemn gesture, paid tribute to the martyrs who had sacrificed for the cause. During the event, he hoisted the national flag and received a salute from the armed forces, marking the celebration of Telangana Liberation Day.