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Historical Event on 2/7/1922

Britain threatens crackdown in India to combat Gandhi's civil disobedience campaign.

Other Historical Dates and Events
3/31/1992The new five-year Export-Import policy relaxes restrictions.
5/29/1952The Socialist Party and Krishak Mazdoor Praja Party decide to form a single parliamentary party.
4/2/1987Indian Standards Institution becomes Bureau of Indian Standards.
10/4/1999Rest of India won the Zal Irani Trophy in Bangalore.
6/7/1606Guru Arjundev, fifth Guru of Sikhs, passed away.
10/22/1680Rana Rajsingh, king of Mewad, died.
9/24/1914Janardan Swami was born.
9/24/1932Poona Pact' was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. This historical agreement allowed increased representation for untouchables. Also, Gandhi ended his fast.
2/2/1915Khushvant Singh, famous journalist, was born.
1/18/1950India 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.