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Historical Event on 2/17/1993

Rani Gaidinliu, freedom fighter, social reformer and political leader, died at her native village in Manipur. The British army made a surprise attack on her position and captured her. On 17th October, 1932, Pandit Nehru once wrote ""A day will come when India will remember her and cherishe her"".

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12/4/1998Sonia Gandhi said the Congress(I) was prepared to meet the challenge of contesting a mid-term poll if it was forced on the country. But it would not take any initiative to pull down the BJP-led coalition.
1/5/1953Andhra University celebrated its silver jubilee.
10/10/1998Justice Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand was appointed as the Chief Justice of India.
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