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Historical Event on 10/15/1977

The Congress party denies bid by Indira Gandhi to regain leadership.

Other Historical Dates and Events
4/26/1858Kunwar Singh, revolutionary of Indian mutiny and freedom fighter, passed away. He fought his last battle near Jagdishpur, Bihar on April 23, 1858 and defeated the Britishers but was deeply wounded. He also organised the national rebels.
11/8/1948Nathuram Godse confesses to murder of Gandhi but denies conspiracy.
6/3/1977K. Brahmananda Reddi elected President of the Indian National Congress.
11/1/1973Lakshdeep Minikai and Amin Divi were renamed as Lakshadweep, and Masker (Mysore) state renamed as Karnataka.
5/22/1917Suniti Chaudhary, revolutionary freedom fighter, was born at Kumilla. She was one of the accused in the famous Chargaon ammunition plot and assassination of General Lemen, Inspector General of Dhaka.
9/18/1932A Hindu delegation is given permission to interview Gandhi, currently held in prison and undertaking a hunger strike. On arrival, they also find he has taken a vow of silence.
3/1/1955Pakistan vs India five Test Cricket series ends in a 0-0 draw.
12/12/1721Balaji Bajirao (Nanasaheb Peshwa), third Peshwa, was born.
2/1/1976Air Marshal Hrushikesh Moolgavkar PVSM, MVC, became the Air Officer Commanding, India Command. He was in this office till 31/Aug/1978.
2/1/1976Guru Amardasji passed away.