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1982 in India

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Historical records for India in 1982

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July

25 July 1982

President of India

Singh, Giani Zail · President of India · Government / Congress Party

Giani Zail Singh takes office as the seventh President of India.

November

November 1982

Asian Games

Gandhi, Indira Nehru · New Delhi · Prime Minister of India · Government / Government of India

New Delhi hosts the Asian Games, prompting major investment in sporting and urban infrastructure.

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1982

Minister of Urban Development and Housing

Patil, Pratibha · Minister of Urban Development and Housing · Government / Government of India

Appointed Cabinet Minister, Urban Development and Housing, Government of Maharashtra.

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