BRS gears up for grand Deeksha Diwas celebrations across Telangana

BRS will observe Deeksha Diwas on November 29 to commemorate K Chandrashekhar Rao’s 2009 fast that energised the Telangana statehood movement. Rallies, cultural events, exhibitions and a major gathering at Telangana Bhavan are planned, with senior leaders addressing thousands of party workers

Hyderabad: The Bharat Rashtra Samithi is all set to observe Deeksha Diwas on Saturday (November 29), marking the historic fast-unto-death undertaken by party supremo and former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao in 2009 that galvanised the separate Telangana movement and ultimately led to the creation of India’s youngest State in 2014.

Across all 33 districts of Telangana, brisk preparations are underway. Party offices are being decked up with pink flags, banners, and larger-than-life cut-outs of K Chandrashekhar Rao. Party workers and functionaries will organise bike rallies, public meetings, and cultural programmes highlighting the sacrifices made during the Telangana agitation.

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At the district level, leaders have been instructed to ensure larger participation especially from the youth and women wings. At the party headquarters, Telangana Bhavan in Hyderabad, elaborate arrangements are in full swing. The main dais is being installed with a giant LED backdrop replaying footage of KCR’s 11-day fast 16 years ago. A special photo exhibition chronicling the Telangana movement from 1969 to 2014 is being organised.

Senior leaders including KT Rama Rao, T Harish Rao, and other former ministers will address the gathering. It is expected to draw thousands of workers from across the State. The Deeksha Diwas is being positioned as a show of strength and a reminder of BRS’ role in giving Telangana State its identity.

Former minister and Sanathnagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav took stock of the arrangements for the occasion at Telangana Bhavan. Talasani said a special video explaining the background of the Telangana movement and KCR’s 11-day indefinite hunger strike will be screened during the programme. He appealed to all party leaders and cadre to attend in large numbers and make the event a success.