14 April 1975Sikkim ReferendumIndira Nehru Gandhi
A referendum in Sikkim produces overwhelming support for ending the monarchy and joining India as a state.
Historical records for India in 1975, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
A referendum in Sikkim produces overwhelming support for ending the monarchy and joining India as a state.
During Satish Dhawan's chairmanship, Aryabhata becomes India's first satellite to reach orbit.
Sikkim becomes India's twenty-second state.
The Thirty-sixth Amendment completes Sikkim's admission as a full state of India.
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election for electoral malpractice, triggering a major political crisis.
A judge rules the 1971 election victory invalid because of aid by civil servants.
The Allahabad High Court invalidates Indira Gandhi's 1971 election, intensifying the political confrontation that precedes the Emergency.
President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed proclaims a national Emergency on the advice of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Indira Gandhi's government begins the Emergency period, during which civil liberties and political opposition are sharply restricted.
Opposition leaders and activists are arrested in nationwide raids following the declaration of Emergency.
Parliament passes measures that strengthen executive authority during the 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
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
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
K. M. Cherian performs India's first successful coronary artery bypass operation, advancing cardiac surgery in the country.
Death of Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.
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
Appointed Cabinet Minister, Prohibition, Rehabilitation and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group emerges in response to concerns raised by India's 1974 nuclear test.
Satish Dhawan oversees the Satellite Instructional Television Experiment, using space technology for large-scale educational broadcasting.
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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