Kalaburgi, Sept. 17 -- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah recalled the atrocities committed by Razakars during his address at the Kalyana Karnataka Utsav Day celebrations in Kalaburgi on wednesday.

He said that while the rest of India celebrated its independence on August 15, 1947, Kalaburgi was still not free. The atrocities committed by the Razakars had become intolerable. It was thanks to the unwavering determination of the exceptional freedom fighters that the Hyderabad-Karnataka region ultimately gained its independence.

"While the rest of India was celebrating independence on August 15, 1947, this region was still not free. The atrocities of the Razakars had reached unbearable limits. It was due to the unwavering resolve of the ...