K. T. Rama Rao, the Working President of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), addressed party members on Telangana Statehood Day, urging them to remain vigilant against threats to the state. He characterized the day as a moment of liberation from past injustices, reflecting on the sacrifices made during the decades-long struggle for statehood. Rao highlighted the pivotal role of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao in leading the movement, stating, 'The historic day when... KCR staked his life and led the Telangana State movement to victory.' Meanwhile, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy honored the martyrs of the statehood movement by paying floral tributes at the Telangana Martyrs Memorial in Hyderabad. He shared his thoughts on the emotional significance of the day, emphasizing the importance of remembering past sacrifices while looking towards future goals. Telangana Statehood Day, observed on June 2, celebrates the aspirations and struggles that led to the formation of the state in 2014, following the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.