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Historical Event on 6/16/1951

Nehru opponents founded People's party at New Delhi.

Other Historical Dates and Events
11/1/1927Ghani Khan Chaudha, political leader, was born.
12/25/1926Dharmavir Bharti, journalist and editor of Dharmyug, was born. His famous books are ""Gunahon Ka Devta"" and ""Suraj Ka Satwa Ghoda"".
9/29/1836Chamber of Commerce and Industry was established in Madras
11/28/1967Pandurang Mahadev Bapat ""Senapati Bapat"", revolutionary and social reformer, passed away at the age of 89. He led the famous ""Mulshi Satyagraha"" and played a significant role in the struggle for Samyukta Maharashtra and took part in Goa liberation movement.
8/3/1957Devdas Gandhi, son of Rashtrapita Mahatma Gandhiji and noted journalist, passed away.
11/17/1994Dr. Harbhajan Singh, Punjabi poet, wins Saraswati Samman.
7/15/1979Morarji Desai resigns as PM. Jagjivan Ram elected Janata Parliamentary party leader.
2/18/1899Jainarain Vyas, leader, freedom fighter and social reformer, was born at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. He played a leading role in creating united Rajasthan by integration of various states of Rajputana. He was the first Chief Minister of Rajasthan from 1951 to 1954.
7/12/1896Dangambarrao G. Bindu, politician and father of Hydrabad Liberation Party, was born.
11/3/1984Body of assassinated Indian PM Indira Gandhi cremated.