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1946 in India

Explore 6 historical events and records for India in 1946.

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Historical records for India in 1946

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August

16 August 1946

Demonstrations

Jinnah, Muhammad Ali · Calcutta · Politics / Congress Party

Calls for the Direct Action Day, in Calcutta there are 20,000 casualties

16 August 1946

Independence of India

Jinnah, Muhammad Ali · Calcutta · Politics / Congress Party

Calls for the Direct Action Day, in Calcutta there are 20,000 casualties

16 August 1946

Independence of Pakistan

Jinnah, Muhammad Ali · Calcutta · Politics / Congress Party

Calls for the Direct Action Day, in Calcutta there are 20,000 casualties

September

2 September 1946

Interim Government

Nehru, Jawaharlal · New Delhi · Vice President of Viceroy's Executive Council · Government / Government of India

Jawaharlal Nehru becomes Vice President of the Viceroy's Executive Council and leads the Interim Government.

2 September 1946

Interim Government

Nehru, Jawaharlal · New Delhi · Leader · Politics / Indian National Congress

Nehru leads the interim government of India as Britain moves toward transfer of power and partition negotiations continue.

Other events (month unknown)

1946

Minister of Finance

Desai, Morarji Ranchodji · Minister of Finance · Government / Government of India

Appointed Minister of Finance.

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