Sikkim Referendum
A referendum in Sikkim produces overwhelming support for ending the monarchy and joining India as a state.
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1975 in India
Explore 21 historical events and records for India in 1975.
Historical records for India in 1975
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April
Aryabhata Satellite
During Satish Dhawan's chairmanship, Aryabhata becomes India's first satellite to reach orbit.
May
Sikkim Statehood
Sikkim becomes India's twenty-second state.
Thirty-sixth Amendment
The Thirty-sixth Amendment completes Sikkim's admission as a full state of India.
June
Election
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election for electoral malpractice, triggering a major political crisis.
Election
A judge rules the 1971 election victory invalid because of aid by civil servants.
Trial
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election, intensifying the political confrontation that precedes the Emergency.
State of Emergency
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaims a national Emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
State of Emergency
Indira Gandhi's government begins the Emergency period, during which civil liberties and political opposition are sharply restricted.
Arrests of Opposition Leaders
Opposition leaders and activists are arrested in nationwide raids following the declaration of Emergency.
July
Emergency Legislation
Parliament passes measures that strengthen executive authority during the Emergency.
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Arrest of Atal Behari Vajpayee
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Bharatiya Janata Dal (United) Party
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Constitution of India
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Coronary Bypass Surgery
K. M. Cherian performs India's first successful coronary artery bypass operation, advancing cardiac surgery in the country.
Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
Election
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
Minister of Prohibition
Appointed Cabinet Minister, Prohibition, Rehabilitation and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
Nuclear Suppliers Group Formation
The Nuclear Suppliers Group emerges in response to concerns raised by India's 1974 nuclear test.
SITE
Satish Dhawan oversees the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment, using space technology for large-scale educational broadcasting.
State of Emergency
When Indira Gandhi imposes a state of emergency, postponing elections and misusing major central powers granted to her by the Constitution, the BJS join coalition of parties in active protest, Vajpayee is arrested
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