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Historical Event on 7/17/1979

Jagjivan Ram elected Janata parliamentary party leader. Charan Singh is PM heading Janatha (S)-Congress coalition and Jagjivan Ram is leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/6/1982Devraj Ars, former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away.
7/14/1994Veerappan, Sandalwood smuggler, declared 'proclaimed offender'.
2/1/1797Lord Cornwallis was sworn in as Governor General of India for a second time in England. However, he did not proceed to India till 1805.
10/2/1952Community Development Programme started.
12/15/195760 Harijans enter the Vishwanath Temple at Varanasi.
4/12/1936Nehru urges Socialism for India.
5/3/1994Election Commission recognises DMK headed by M. Karunanidhi as the rightful claimant to the symbol of rising sun and the flag reserved for it.
2/8/1948Indian govt. bans Muslim groups 'Khaksars' and 'League National Guard'.
2/18/1944Bhartiya Gyanpeeth Institute' established.
2/18/1944Saint Gyaneshwar passed away. (Samadhee).