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Historical Event on 9/26/1932

Gandhiji breaks fast on Indian government's acceptance of his demand regarding Harijans.

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5/17/1949India decided with only one dissent vote to remain within the Commonwealth of Nations.
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4/15/1962S. S. Khera was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 18-11-1964.