Hyderabad, June 2 -- Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday extended greetings on the occasion of Telangana Formation Day, calling it a symbol of "victory of the supreme sacrifice of our brave martyrs, decades of mass movement and the democratic pledge of the people."

In his video message to citizens across the country and abroad, the Governor said, "I extend heartfelt greetings to people of Telangana living across the country and world on the historic and proud occasion of Telangana Formation Day."

Shukla further said the day represents more than a state formation, describing it as a reflection of the people's long struggle and aspirations.

"This sacred day is not just a festival on the formation of a geographical unit, but ...