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99 years ago, India's greatest cartoonist RK Laxman was born in Mysore. Like all cartoonists, he wasn't afraid to take on the establishment. A thread 👇
1954.
Nehru announcing that the days of France and Portugal (shown as 2 chimpanzees) in Pondicherry and Goa are almost over.
1954.
Nehru announcing that the days of France and Portugal (shown as 2 chimpanzees) in Pondicherry and Goa are almost over.
Did Indians ever fight against Hindi?
Haan BC, WE DID!
1965.
Anti-Hindi students' riots in Tamil Nadu after the home minister announced that Hindi will replace English. Prime Minister LB Shastri later clarified that the language policy of Nehru will still continue.
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Haan BC, WE DID!
1965.
Anti-Hindi students' riots in Tamil Nadu after the home minister announced that Hindi will replace English. Prime Minister LB Shastri later clarified that the language policy of Nehru will still continue.
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18 January 1966.
After Shastri's death, Indira Gandhi was appointed as party leader based on the preference of the party's Chief Ministers. Not recognising their opinions, Morarji Desai refused to quit the contest.
After Shastri's death, Indira Gandhi was appointed as party leader based on the preference of the party's Chief Ministers. Not recognising their opinions, Morarji Desai refused to quit the contest.
