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Historical Event on 5/10/1996

Union Cabinet recommends to President the dissolution of the 10th Lok Sabha.

Other Historical Dates and Events
5/28/1996BJP Govt. incapable of assembling a majority after two weeks. A left-wing coalition takes over headed by new prime minister H. D. Deve Gowda, Janata Dal leader and United Front coalition government. He held this office till 12 April 1997.
6/28/1986Union Government sanctions maternity leave for unmarried women employees too.
10/12/1995Inderjit Gupta re-elected General Secretary of CPI.
11/16/1995Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS), India's first elevated suburban railway, becomes operational in Madras.
1/17/1925Abdul Hafeez Kardar, cricketer (Pakistan 1st Test captain, previously played for India), was born in Lahore.
2/14/1901King Edward VII open's his first parliament.
12/11/1999Dr. M. L. Madhu, poet and translator, wins the Pushkin Gold Medal award.
11/1/1936Dr. Adarsh Sein Anand, justice, was born at Jammu (J & K State). He was the Chief Justice of India from 10/10/1998.
12/11/1986The United Nations Children's fund (UNICEF) completes 40 years of work on behalf of children (11-12-86).
6/5/1997Prime Minister Gujral went on a 3-day visit to Nepal.