INDIAN EVENTS ON 28 JUNE

 The followings are the important events that took place on the day of 28 June in the annals of the Indian History.

On this day we celebrate the birth anniversay of these famous Indian Personalities:

1. P.V Narasimha Rao's Birthday

Born on this day in 1921, Pamulaparti Venkata Narasimha Rao  was an Indian lawyer and politician who served as the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. The "Father of Indian Economic Reforms" is how people frequently refer to him. Politically speaking, his election to the position of prime minister was notable because he was only the second person to hold it from an area that did not speak Hindi and the first from South India. He oversaw a significant economic development, a significant administration, and various domestic events that had an impact on India's national security.  His government did major economic reform that saw the dismantling of what was known as License Raj where entrepreneurs faced a lot of restrictions. 

Rao was born in a small village near Karimnagar (now in Telangana, India). He studied at Fergusson College in Pune and at the Universities of Bombay (now Mumbai) and Nagpur, eventually receiving a law degree from the latter institution. He entered politics as a Congress Party activist working for independence from Britain. He served in the Andhra Pradesh state legislative assembly from 1957 to 1977, supporting Indira Gandhi in her split from the Congress Party organization in 1969; initially called the New Congress Party, the splinter group took the name Congress (I) Party in 1978. He held various ministerial positions in the Andhra Pradesh government from 1962 to 1973, including that of chief minister from 1971. In that latter post he implemented a revolutionary land-reform policy and secured political participation for the lower castes. He was elected to represent Andhra Pradesh districts in the Lok Sabha in 1972 and, under Gandhi and her son and successor, Rajiv Gandhi, served in various ministries, notably as foreign minister (1980–84, 1988–89). Besides his political career, Rao was known as a distinguished scholar-intellectual who once was chairman of the Telugu Academy in Andhra Pradesh (1968–74). He was fluent in six languages, translated Hindi verses and books, and wrote fiction in Hindi, Marathi, and Telegu.

After Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination in May 1991, the Congress (I) Party chose Rao as its leader, and he became India’s 9th prime minister after the general elections in June. Rao almost immediately began efforts to restructure India’s economy by converting the inefficient quasi-socialist structure left by Jawaharlal Nehru and the Gandhis into a free-market system. His program involved cutting government regulations and red tape, abandoning subsidies and fixed prices, and privatizing state-run industries. Those efforts to liberalize the economy spurred industrial growth and foreign investment, but they also resulted in rising budget and trade deficits and heightened inflation. During Rao’s tenure, Hindu fundamentalism became a significant force in national politics for the first time, as manifested in the growing electoral strength of the Bharatiya Janata Party and other right-wing political groupings. In 1992 Hindu nationalists destroyed a mosque, leading to sectarian violence between Hindus and Muslims that persisted throughout Rao’s term as prime minister. Corruption scandals rocked the Congress (I) Party, which continued its long decline in popularity and lost control of several major state governments to opposition parties in 1995.

Rao stepped down as prime minister in May 1996 after the Congress Party—the “(I)” designation had been dropped by then—was soundly defeated in parliamentary elections in which it garnered an all-time low share of the popular vote. Rao resigned as party chief that September, and the following year he was charged with corruption and bribery in an alleged vote-buying scheme dating from 1993. Rao, the first Indian prime minister (in or out of office) to face trial on criminal charges, was found guilty in 2000, but his conviction was later overturned.

2. Vishal Dadlani’s Birthday

Born on this day in 1973, Vishal Dadlani is an Indian playback singer and music composer. He is a member of the Vishal-Shekhar duo and the Front Man and Vocalist of Pentagram, one of the top rock bands in India. He has performed numerous hit songs in a variety of genres, including Khuda Hafiz, Dhoom Again, Kurban Hua, Jee le Zara, Marjaiyann, I feel Good, Jab Mila Tu, Tu Meri, Swag Se Swagat, Bala, Har funn Maula, and Swag Se Swagat.

3. Raj Kanwar's Birthday

Born on this day in 1961 was the director, writer and film producer of Hindi film  Industry. He was educated in Col. Brown Cambridge School in Dehradun. He has two sons with his wife Anita Kanwar- Karan Raj Kanwar and Abhay Kanwar, both of whom have worked as film directors and producers. Filmmaker K. Pappu is his elder brother. he began his career directing plays in Delhi. He then moved to Mumbai where he worked as an assistant to directors like Shekhar Kapur and Raj Kumar Santoshi. His directorial debut was Deewana. Released in 1992, the film was a box office Blockbuster and marked the screen debut of Shahrukh Khan. He directed several other box office hits like Laadla (1994), Jaan (1996), Jeet (1996), Judaai (1997), Daag: The Fire (1999) and Badal (2000). Kanwar went on to discover actors like Lara Dutta and Priyanka Chopra whom he cast in his film Andaaz in 2003.[3] His last film was Sadiyaan (2010). Anurag Singh was a Chief Assistant with him for most of films. Most of his films lead characters are named Karan and Kajal. On 3 February 2012, he died due to a kidney ailment in Singapore.

4. Jasmin Bhasin's Birthday

Jasmine bhasin is an indian model and actress who is a professional model based in new delhi she later moved to mumbai. Jasmin Bhasin (born 28 June 1990) is an Indian actress and model who works in Hindi television along with Punjabi films. She made her debut in 2011 Tamil film Vaanam. Bhasin is best known for playing Twinkle Taneja in Tashan-e-Ishq (2015-16) and Teni Bhanushali in Dil Se Dil Tak (2017-18). She also participated in reality shows like Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 , Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Bigg Boss 14. Her other notable works include portraying Happy mehra in Dil Toh Happy Hai Ji and Nayantara in Naagin 4: Bhagya Ka Zehreela Khel. Bhasin made her Punjabi film debut opposite Gippy Grewal in comedy drama Honeymoon (2022). Bhasin was born to a Sikh family in Kota, Rajasthan on 28 June 1990. She completed her schooling from Kota and graduated from a hospitality college in Jaipur.

5. Shiv Parsad Gupta's Birthday

Shiv Prasad Gupta (1883-1944) was a visionary, philanthropist, and leader of the Indian Freedom Movement from the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh. Despite hailing from a wealthy family, he spent his entire life actively participating, assisting, and financially supporting various organizations involved with the freedom struggle. He was close to Mahatma Gandhi, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya, and many other nationalist leaders who he hosted in Varanasi, as they relied on his advice and help.

He established the Kashi Vidyapeeth, a state university; the Bharat Mata Mandir, a National Heritage monument; the Shiv Prasad Gupta Hospital, Varanasi's Civil Hospital; and the Hindi newspaper Aaj (the oldest continuously published Hindi newspaper). Numerous other projects and activities in Varanasi were also funded by him. He donated 150 acres of land in Akbarpur to establish India's first Gandhi Ashram to promote and sell indigenously manufactured Khadi garments. In 1928, from his home in Seva Upawan, Gupta managed the financials and preparations for the First National Congress, convened in Varanasi. Gupta was bestowed with the title Rashtra Ratna (Jewel of the Nation) by Gandhi.

Shiv Prasad Gupta is a true example of a selfless philanthropist who dedicated his life to assisting the people of Varanasi and providing them with basic necessities while instilling nationalism in them.

Source: Indian Culture Portal

6. Rajeev Verma Birthday:

Rajeev Verma is a veteran Indian actor who works mainly in film and television. He was born on June 28 in the municipality of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh, India. He graduated Architecture in Bhopal University and later, he took a Masters in Urban Design in Delhi’s School of Planning and Architecture. During his second year in college, he started working on theatre and subsequently ventured on films and television.

 

He has been acting for more than 20-years and he mostly portrayed fatherly roles in his films. He started acting in television through the 1987 television series, which was aired on DD National. His character as the school principal received positive reviews from the audience. He was also part of Doordarshan’s Aasman Ne Jo Likha, Mujrim Hazir and Kaise Kahoon. In 2006, the actor played as Neelkanth Chandarana in the drama series, Betiyaan Apni Yaa Paraaya Dhan on STAR Plus. Rajeev also played as Shashtri in the first season of the television soap, Chotti Bahu on Zee TV. He was also cast in a cameo appearance in Rajan Shahi’s drama show, Sapna Babul Ka…Bidaai on STAR Plus in 2009. In 2011, he acted as Satyadev Kaushik on Zee TV’s Mrs. Kaushik Ki Paanch Bahuein. Recently, he bagged the role of Bauji in the drama series, Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya on the same channel.

He was notably remembers as Kishan, father of Prem (played by Salman Khan) in the box-office musical romantic film, Maine Pyar Kiya in 1989. Ten years after, he bagged a role on another Salman Khan’s starrer film, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Rajeev also donned films like 90 Minutes, Mohabbat Ho Gayi Hai Tumse, Benaras 1918 and Rehguraz. Also in 1999, he portrayed the role of Adarsh in the box-office hit film, Hum Saath Saath Hain by Sooraj R. Barjatya. In the same year, he was seen in the Hindi action thriller film, Kachche Dhaage with and Ajay Devgn and the Bollywood comedy film, Biwi No. 1 by David Dhawan. He was also part of the 2001 Bollywood romantic drama film, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke. Rajeev also acted on Akshay Kumar’s starrer film, Andaaz in 2003 and later, he was seen in the Bollywood film, Woh Tera Naam Tha. Rajeev has done many films that has proven her mettle as an actor. He portrayed the role of Dr. Vashisht in his recent film, EBN-E-Batuta, a sci-fi film under the direction of Varun Middha.

 

Rajeev was married to Rita Bhaduri, a theatre actress and the sister of popular actress, Jaya Bachchan. They founded the Bhopal Theatres group and Hotel Saral in Bhopal. They also have two sons namely, Shiladitya and Tathagat.

7. Jaspal Rana's Birhtday:

Jaspal Rana, a renowned Indian shooter, excelled in the 25-meter rapid fire pistol event.He was born on 28 June 1976, in Uttarkashi district of the state Uttarakhand. His mentor or coach was his father Narayan Singh Rana who was an officer in ITBP - Indian Tibetain Border Police. His journey as a shooter began at a tender age, displaying his passion and dedication to the sport. He made his national debut by winning silver in the 31st National Shooting Championship held at Ahemdabad in 1988  just at the age of 12. His international glory was at 46th World Shooting Championship with a world score in Milan, Italy in 1994.

At the 1994 Asian Games in Hiroshima, Japan, Rana secured a gold medal in the 25-meter center-fire pistol event, showcasing his exceptional talent.

In addition to his competitive success, Rana contributed as a coach, nurturing young talents and shaping the future of Indian shooting.

8. Mariyappan Thangavelu's Birthday:

 Mariyappan Thangavelu, an Indian Paralympic athlete, is renowned for his accomplishments in para high jump. Born on June 28, 1995, in Salem, Tamil Nadu, Thangavelu overcame adversity to achieve greatness.

In 2016, he won a gold medal in the T-42 high jump event at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, gaining global recognition.

Thangavelu's inspiring journey has made him a role model for aspiring para-athletes. He received the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award in 2020, India's highest sports honor.

Mariyappan Thangavelu's story symbolizes resilience and the power of determination.

On this day 28 June we observe the death anniversary of the following luminaries:

1. Chandrakant Kamat Death Anniversary:

On this day in 2010, Chandrakant Kamat passed away. He was a Hindustani classical tabla player of the Benares Tabla Gharana. In 1952, Kamat relocated to Pune, where he established himself as one of Rohini Bhate's most dependable tabla players for more than 15 years. In 1964, Samta Prasad of the Benares gharana accepted Kamat as a gandabandh disciple.

rom 1956 to 1991, Kamat also provided tabla accompaniment in Sangeet Nataks (Marathi musical plays) that featured artists like Hirabai Badodekar and Jyotsna Bhole.

During this time, Kamat also worked as a staff artist for Associated Independent Recording, Pune. Kamat was among the preferred choices for tabla accompaniment for India"s top musicians, including Bhimsen Joshi, Begum Akhtar, Hariprasad Chaurasia, Bal Gandharva, and Kumar Gandharva.

Kamat"s performances also extend to programs on Bhavgeet, Lavani, Thumri, and most notably Geet Ramayan. He holds the record for performing at the Sawai Gandharva Music Festival for fifty consecutive years.

1999 - Sangatkar Puraskar On the morning of Monday June 28, 2010, Kamat died of a cardiac arrest. 1999 - Sangatkar Puraskar 2001 - Vasundhara Pandit Puraskar.

2. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis Death Anniversary:

Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobiswas a remarkable Indian scientist and statistician who left an indelible mark on the fields of statistics and economic planning. Born on June 29, 1893, in Kolkata, India, his contributions have been invaluable to the country's progress.

Mahalanobis was the visionary behind the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), which he founded in 17 December, 1931. Serving as its first director, he nurtured the institute into a premier center for statistical research and training.

One of his notable achievements was the development of the Mahalanobis distance, a statistical measure widely used for analyzing similarities between data points in complex datasets. This pioneering concept found applications in various areas such as pattern recognition and data analysis.

Beyond statistics, Mahalanobis made significant contributions to India's economic planning. He introduced the "Mahalanobis Model" during the Second Five-Year Plan, prioritizing industrialization and heavy industries. His strategic approach had a profound impact on India's economic growth trajectory.

The nation recognized his brilliance and dedication, honoring him with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan Award in 1968, a testament to his exceptional contributions.

In recognition to the notable contributions made by (late) Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the fields of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”. The Day is celebrated by holding seminars, discussions and competitions to highlights the importance of official statistics in national development.

Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis' work continues to inspire researchers, statisticians, and policymakers across the globe. His legacy is a testament to the power of innovative thinking and its ability to drive progress in society.

3.  Amar Goswami: 

Amar Gosawmi was born on 28 November 1945 in Multan (now in Pakistan) a famous Hindi litterateur and novelist. At the age of 2, his family moved from Multan (undivided India) to Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. He graduated with an MA (Hindi), Shahitya Shiromani (Gold Medallist) and Shahitya Ratna from Allahabad University.

He used to live in his ancestral house in Mirzapur, and he found a Pandora's Box of Hindi literature in the collection of "Saraswati" editions. As a child he was influenced by the literally articles published in the Saraswati magazine, and started writing in the very early age. He was one of the regular members of the school debate team and won several debate and writing competitions. In his adolescent, he started writing poems and started reciting poems in literally group and meeting conducted by Rotary Club, Mirzapur. He has also written a book on history of Mirzapur.

He moved to Allahabad to study. commerce, at Allahabad University. Allahabad was considered at that time the literary capital of India. He became associated with stalwarts of Hindi literature like Sumitranandan Pant, Shailesh Matiyani, Naresh Mehta, Mahadevi Verma, Ilaychand Joshi and many more. He became one of the regular features of literally meetings (Sahitic Ghosthi). During that time he wrote many stories, which were broadcast on All India Radio and published in Hindi dailies like Aaj, Dainik Bhaskar, and various other magazines. He also published a literally magazine "Kathantar" and associated with Vikalp (a magazine of Late Shri. Shailesh Matiyani), Aagamikaal (a magazine of Late Shri Naresh Mehta) and Manorama (Mitra Prakashan) and Sampa (Children Magazine). His  Much praised literary work are Himayati and Mahuye Ka Ped.

Amar Goswami formed a group to organise literary meetings named "Vaichariki" in Allahabad. The literally meeting (sahitic ghosti) was an open forum where all the participants used to discuss and share their views about the most recent works of the Hindi writers of the time. It used to happen once in a month where the guest speaker used to preside in the meeting and start the discussion about the recent works of participants. The meetings featured most of the prominent Hindi writers like Sumitranandan Pant, Illaichand Joshi, Naresh Mehta, Shailesh Matiyani and many more.

After coming to Delhi, he changed his style of writing, which included the life, problems and the struggle of common man and middle class society in the metropolitan city. He used his wit to highlight the struggle of the common man and he wrote some of the masterpieces like Kalakar, Harap Ram Gadap, Buzo Bahadur, Juta, Apna Utsav, Govind Gatha etc.

His first collection of short stories "Himayati" was published in 1986, since then more than 25 books, which includes collection of short stories, novel, children books and books especially written for National Book Trust campaign on Adult Education were published. Also, he translated more than 70 books from Bengali to Hindi as he use to say- "readers should not be deprived of reading the great works due to the language constraints; and he is contributing his share by translating some works of the Bengali writers in Hindi."He has translated more than 70 books of the prominent writers including Rabindranath Tagore, Taslima Nasrin, Tarashankar Bandhopadyay, Ramanath Ray, Bibhutibhusan Bandopadyay, Nazrul Islam, Satyajit Ray and many more.

He was also a part of expert panel of NCERT workshops conducted on syllabus design and selection of stories for Hindi subject.

He is the master of writing satire and brings light to some of the common events happening around us. And his writing focuses only towards the common man's problems like super fast life of metropolitans, human relation, corruption, social discrimination, poverty and government policies and he also focused on different aspect of nature of the human being (preachers don't follow what they preach). He was able to connect people with his writing.

He was associated with prestigious magazines of the country like ‘Manorama’ and ‘Ganga’ for a long time. Amar Goswami was also the founder of the literary organization ‘Vichariki’. He also edited several literary magazines. He died on 28 June 2012 in Ghaziabad.

1. 1975 - India Imposes the Toughest Press Censorship Since Independence

Against the backdrop of anti-government protests during the Emergency in India, the Center implemented the most rigorous press censorship since independence.

2. 1921 Congress decided to boycott the visit of Prince of Wales in India.

3. 1946 Sister Alphonsa, good teacher and social worker, died at Bharananganam.

4. 1972 India and Pakistan sign Simla Pact, settling border dispute in Kashmir.

5. 1994 Sudhakarrao Naik, G. Ramanujam and O. N. Srivastava appointed          Governors.

6. 1994 Uproar in Parliament over the Government’s rejection of JPC report.