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Historical Event on 6/1/1959

N.G. Ranga resigned from the Indian National Congress and took up the leadership of the newly formed Swatantra Party.

Other Historical Dates and Events
1/1/1980This decade was announced to be observed as the ""International Decade of Water & Sanitation"".
9/28/1996Sukh Ram sent to Tihar jail in assets case.
7/21/1984Terrorists breach Bhakra canal in Punjab.
5/10/1993Santosh Yadav becomes the first Indian woman to reach the Everest for the second time.
4/9/1965Fighting breaks out in the Rann of Kutch between Indian and Pakistani troops. Pakistan attacked Indian borders, Sardar Post, Chhar Bet and Beria Bet, this was manned by the State Armed Police Batallions. In Kutch launched its 8th Infantry Division supported by two regiments of M47/48 Pattons. Operation 'Desert Hawk' was launched to draw away reserves from other vulnerable areas, and possibly to test India's resolve. The Indian Army did not rise to the bait.
4/1/1956Companies Act of 1913 was revised and Indian Companies Act of 1956 came into force.
8/1/1994The Railway passenger insurance scheme comes into force.
4/2/1942Congress rejected the proposal of Sir Stepherd Crips.
8/10/1948Atomic Energy Commission established.
5/1/1922Madhu Limaye, great politician, freedom fighter, writer and national leader, was born at Pune, Maharashtra.