This Day in History | Hyderabad Merged with India; Birthday of Country’s PM Narendra Modi

On September 17, 1948, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel compelled Nizam Mir Sir Osman Ali Khan of Hyderabad to merge his state with India. Following India’s independence, princely states could choose to join either India or Pakistan. Today marks the birthday of Narendra Modi, India’s most powerful and visionary Prime Minister. Facing many challenges in his early life, Modi’s experiences deeply shaped his approach to governance.