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Historical Event on 6/17/1994

Twelve opposition legislators in Sikkim resign.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/27/1999P.M. Sayeed of the Congress(I) re-elected as the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
6/14/1990Veerendra Verma sworn in as the new Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh.
2/26/1971Noel David, Hyderabad off-spinner who played ODI in 1997, was born.
1/28/1895Shankarrao Dattatray Dev, veteran Congress leader, Gandhian and Sarvoday leader, was born.
12/26/190723rd session of the Indian National Congress was presided by Dr. Rash Behari Bose. In this session, Congress was split into two groups named 'Extremists' under the leadership of Lala Lajpat Rai and 'Moderates' under the leadership of Dr. Rashbehari Bose. Sir Pherozeshah Mehta took active part on the moderate side. Anand Bazar reported with headings as ""The 23rd National Congress. Presidential Election. Tilak's Amendment. Uproarious Proceedings. Free Fight. Police Aid. Pandal Cleared. Police Escort Tilak. Adjourned Sine Die"".
8/19/1993Sharad Pawar elected to Maharashtra Legislative Council from Pune.
7/13/1990Boby Talyarkhan, famous sports critic and author, died.
5/22/1940Erapalli Anantrao Srinivasarao Prasanna, cricketer (one of India's big four spinners, Right-arm Off-break Bowler), was born at Bangalore. He is also the receipent of Arjun Award (1968) and Padmashree (1970).
11/3/1997American Consulate General in Chennai starts issuing visitor's visa with 10-year validity.
6/29/1992Congress (I) nominates K. R. Narayanan for the Vice-Presidentship.