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Operation Polo
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Solution
- The ‘Hyderabad State Congress’ passed a resolution in favour of Hyderabad’s merger in India. It was opposed by Nizam for the fear of losing his hold
- . He was willing to join Pakistan. The people were in favour of India while the ruler was in favour of Pakistan. Kasim Razvi, who could exercise considerable influence over Nizam, founded an organisation called ‘Razakar’.
- Kasim Razvi and his organisation practiced many atrocities against the people who were fighting for democracy. Nizam was adamant about his policies.
- He was averse to any negotiations and closed all channels of mediation. Ultimately the Indian government launched a police campaign against Nizam.
- This campaign was named ‘Operation Polo’. On 17th September 1948, Nizam finally surrendered and Hyderabad state was merged in India.
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