# 80th Independence Day celebrated in Telangana and Karnataka

2026-08-15T14:46:30+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk

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Political parties in Telangana and twin cities of Hubballi-Dharwad celebrated India's 80th Independence Day on Saturday with flag hoisting and tributes. In Hyderabad, TPCC president B. Mahesh Kumar Goud urged protection of constitutional values, while BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao highlighted unfulfilled development hopes. BJP-Telangana chief N. Ramachandar Rao praised central projects and alleged the state government withheld Rs 12,000 crore in fee reimbursements. In Vijayanagara, Minister K.S. Basavanthappa called for upholding constitutional values and remembered freedom fighters. He announced Rs 4,107 crore earmarked for district development from mining funds, with a 250-bed hospital ready for inauguration. Hubballi-Dharwad officials highlighted development initiatives and felicitated meritorious students and officials.

## Coverage

- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/parties-celebrate-80th-independence-day-on-a-grand-note/article71349741.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/twin-cities-celebrate-independence-day-with-fervour/article71349827.ece>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/vijayanagara-celebrates-independence-day-with-focus-on-constitutional-values-development/article71350137.ece>

Tags: BJP, BRS, Hyderabad, K.T. Rama Rao, Narendra Modi, Telangana Congress
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