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Historical Event on 1/18/1950
India is declared a secular republic. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru (1947-1964) is determined to abolish casteism and industrialize the nation. Constitution makes Hindi official national language, English to continue for 15 years, 14 major state languages are recognized. India also moved a motion for no war treaty between India and Pakistan to improve the relations with neighboring countries.

Other Historical Dates and Events
2/23/1998	BJP leader Ranjit Yadav was shot dead in Sahibganj district.
3/10/1985	India beat Pakistan to win ""World Championship of Cricket"". Ravi Shastri is declared champion of champions and Sunil Gavaskar steps down from the captaincy.
4/13/1890	Ramchandra Gopal Torne (Dadasaheb), film director, was born.
6/30/1999	India reiterates that any talks will resume only after Pakistan's unconditional withdrawal from Kargil. Meanwhile Indian Army continues to attack the Tiger Hill area and captures two positions in close proximity to Jubar features. The Election Commission says that Lok Sabha polls will be held as per schedule.
1/19/1905	Maharshi Devendranath Tagore, Bengali writer and thinker, passed away.
8/6/1996	SC asks Harshad Mehta to pay Rs. 217 crore to I.T. department.
6/4/1959	Chakravarti Rajagopalachari opposed the Socialist Policies of Indian National Congress and founded Swatantra Party alongwith Ranga.
2/15/1869	Mirza ""Galib"" Asad Ullah Beg Khan, famous Urdu poet and writer, passed away.
4/19/1976	Indira Gandhi proposes a resumption of ties with Pakistan in New Delhi.
1/11/1613	Emperor Jahangir in a proclamation permitted East India Company to establish factories in Surat. And the first British factory was established under Thomas Aldworth.

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