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Historical Event on 10/31/1984

Rajiv Gandhi sworn in as Prime Minister of India by Gyani Zail Singh, President of India, at New Delhi. He held this office till December 1, 1989.

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/5/1935Bipinchandra Joshi, chief of Indian Army general, was born.
4/22/1840James Princes, British research scientist and archeaologist, passed away.
3/14/1997Veerendra Patil, 73, twice former Chief Minister of Karnataka, passed away.
4/20/1914Gopinath Mahanti, famous Oriya novelist and Gyanpeeth awardee, was born.
5/6/1948India rejected the Security Council's plan for UN supervision over plebiscite in Kashmir.
11/25/1997Election Commission de-recognises Janata Party and Congress (Tiwari) as national parties and de-recognises Pattali Makkal Katchi in Tamil Nadu, J & K Panthers Party and J & K People's Conference in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Congress (Socialist) in Kerala and Manipur and Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. Pattali Makkal Katchi will continue to be recognised as State party in Pondicherry.
5/11/1895Jiddu Krishnamurti, great Indian profound philosopher of international repute, was born at Madanapalle, Andhra Predesh. His famous book ""Song of Life"" contains most of his philosophical thoughts and teachings.
6/12/1975Allahabad court voids Indira Gandhi's election as premier, citing corruption at New Delhi.
1/18/1978Shri Bhim Sen Sachar, freedom fighter, leader and Chief Minister of Punjab, passed away.
10/25/1995Narsimha Rao, PM, addresses the 50th anniversary session of the UN.