Constitution Comes into Force
The Constitution of India comes into force and India becomes a sovereign democratic republic.
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1950 in India
Explore 8 historical events and records for India in 1950.
Historical records for India in 1950
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January
President of India
Rajendra Prasad takes office as the first President of India.
Republic of India
The Republic of India is inaugurated with Rajendra Prasad serving as its first President.
April
Liaquat-Nehru Pact
Nehru and Liaquat Ali Khan sign the Delhi Pact to protect minority rights in India and Pakistan.
October
Diplomatic Protest
Nehru's government formally protests China's military advance into Tibet.
Other events (month unknown)
Ambassador
K.M. Panikkar serves as India's ambassador to the People's Republic of China.
Indian National Congress
After the murder of Gandhi and the death of Sardar Patel, Nehru is the remaining leader
National Physical Laboratory
Bhatnagar's CSIR laboratory programme establishes the National Physical Laboratory as a major centre for standards, materials and measurement research.
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