Forty Years Ago
Forty Years Ago News
Forty Years Ago, September 20, 1979: Congress Exodus
The Indian Express front page on September 20, 1979
Forty Years Ago, September 19, 1979: Taraki Killed
The Indian Express front page on September 19, 1979
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Forty Years Ago, September 18, 1979: Fight Hindu Rashtra
Janata Party president Chandra Shekhar felt that there is bound to be a clash between the party and the RSS if the latter decides to be a political party.
Forty Years Ago, September 17, 1979: Afghan Prez Resigns
The Indian Express front page on September 17, 1979
Forty Years Ago, September 16, 1979: No One-day Poll
The Indian Express' front page on September 16, 1979
September 14, 1979, Forty Years Ago
The situation aggravated with IOC employees from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Goa joining the countrywide strike.
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Forty years ago, September 12, 1979: Advani on Indira
Advani, former Information and Broadcasting Minister, said she wanted from the people endorsement of what she did during the Emergency — something the people had refused in 1977.
Forty years ago, September 11, 1979: Clamping down press
Participating in a meet-the-press programme of the Bombay Union of Journalists, Mrs Gandhi said that all countries had some kind of censorship or the other.
Forty Years Ago, August 31, 1979: UP Drought
After the flood ravages of mid-July in five districts, Rajasthan now faces famine in a vast area because of a severe drought.
August 26, 1979, Forty Years Ago: President Vs Janata
A large number of Congressmen feel there should be a total change in the Congress leadership.
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