Tank Bund to be epicentre of the decennial celebrations of Telangana formation

Telangana formation day celebrations at Tank Bund with carnival, official function, tributes, State song release, and fireworks show.

Tank Bund will be the epicentre of the decennial celebrations of Telangana formation with the government preparing to present a carnival in the evening while Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and the State machinery would be present at the official function at the Parade Grounds in the morning.

A review meeting held by Chief Secretary A. Santhi Kumari discussed the arrangements. She informed the officials concerned that the Chief Minister would pay tributes to the martyrs of Telangana at the Martyrs’ Memorial at Gun Park before participating in the official function at Parade Grounds.

Mr. Reddy would also release the State song, penned by poet Andesri and composed by Oscar-winning music director M.M. Keeravani. All prominent figures of Telangana movement are likely to be honoured on the occasion.

In the evening, a carnival with all art forms of the State would be held on Tank Bund from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stalls of self-help groups, handicrafts and handlooms would be set up, apart from food stalls.

An attractive fireworks show and laser show are also on the agenda as a finale to the formation day celebrations at the Tank Bund. The Chief Secretary also said that the government offices would be illuminated on the occasion. Later, she visited Parade Grounds along with senior officials to take stock of the arrangements.