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Historical Event on 9/2/1946

Jawaharlal Nehru, was sworn in as the Prime Minister of the Interim Government of Undivided india, against Partition.

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2/17/1997Notorious criminal Charles Sobhraj released from jail after 20 years, and re-arrested soon after release under Foreigners' Regional Registration Act.
7/4/1914Savlaram Ravji Patil (P. Savlaram), film lyrisist and story writer, was born.
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12/4/1992RBI devalues Rupee by 1.18% against the US dollar. India emerges overall champions with 10 golds; 8 silver and 14 bronzes in the 4th Asian Junior Athletic meet in New Delhi.
5/22/1996United Front prime ministerial candidate H.D. Deve Gowda unanimously elected leader of the Front's parliamentary party.
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4/2/1991Asom Gana Parishad splits.
4/7/1934Mahatma Gandhi suspended his campaign of civil disobedience in India.