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Historical Event on 1/18/1948

Gandhi breaks 121-hour fast in New Delhi, after halting of Muslim-Hindu riots in Calcutta. He breaks the fast on security pledges from communal leaders who ""Peace Pledge"" to Gandhiji.

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3/26/1969Romesh Chandra, secretary general of the World Peace Council, receives the Lenin prize
1/25/1971Himachal Pradesh becomes a full-fledged 18th Indian Union state.
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5/3/1998Kushabhau Thakre takes over as the new BJP President.
3/27/1996President and Governors of respective states issue notifications for elections to the 11th Lok Sabha and 6 State Assemblies.
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