Hyderabad, Oct. 17 -- The Telangana state Alai Balai program is gearing up for its 2026 celebrations, scheduled to be held on October 22 at the Exhibition Grounds, Nampally, Hyderabad.

Organised by former Haryana Governor and senior BJP leader Bandaru Dattatreya and the Alai Balai Foundation, the festival is traditionally held on the day after Dussehra. The event brings together people from different political parties, religions and states on one platform to celebrate Telangana's culture.

Speaking about the festival, on Saturday Alai Balai Foundation Chairman and BJP leader Bandaru Vijayalakshmi said the event honours the culture of Telangana and Bharat. This year, the main theme will be 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.

"You know that this program...