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Historical Event on 4/21/1997

Inder Kumar Gujaral sworn as the 12th Prime Minister of India, along with old council of ministers in the H. D. Deve Gowda govt. minus Tamil Maanila Congress Minister and D. P. Yadav of Janata Dal.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/27/1977The government revoked the national Emergency promulgated on Dec. 3, 1971.
12/4/1997World Bank commits to Haryana a loan of $600 millions (about Rs. 2,350 crores) - largest single bank loan to any State.
7/10/1998India says it wont sign the CTBT unconditionally and invites Pakistan to join in disarmament efforts.
12/17/1645Noorjahan Begum passed away.
6/17/1824Bureau of Indian Affairs established.
5/23/1998L. K. Advani, Home Minister, is to look after J&K affairs.
8/20/1996India defeat Pakistan in Under-15 World Challenge Final at Lord's, England.
1/18/1997Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme Phase II begins.
4/4/1947San Francisco's Henry Grady chosen the first U.S. ambassador to India.
3/22/1977Indira Gandhi-led Indian National Congress party lost the 6th general election of India. She resigned as Pime Minister of India.