Hyderabad, Oct. 19 -- Telangana BJP President N Ramchander Rao on Sunday alleged that certain political parties have distorted historical facts and failed to educate younger generations about the crucial role played by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting the country.
Speaking at a workshop organised at the party office to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel, Rao described him as a "man of steel" who integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian union under one flag.
He reminded that Telangana, which was part of the erstwhile Nizam's dominion, became part of India following the decisive intervention and police action led by Sardar Patel.
Rao said that the people of Telangana take immense pride in Patel's contribu...