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Historical Event on 8/28/1997

Election Commission orders that no convicted person will be allowed to contest elections even if an appeal against the conviction was pending in a higher court.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/30/1981President's rule imposed in Assam.
7/1/1862Calcutta High Court was established for West Bengal and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Court has a Circuit Bench at Port Blair.
7/23/1927Daily radio transmission broadcasting in India started by Bombay Radio Station. This was the first Commercial Radio Station.
7/8/1996Mathematical Olympiad was held in Mumbai - the first time in India (from 08-17, 1996).
1/23/1992India becomes ASEAN dialogue partner.
5/2/1998The Indian Army at Bandipura market captured 10.5 Kg Charas.
1/1/1999This year was announced to be observed as the ""International Year of Elderly"".
6/6/2000Abhijit Kunte wins the National `A' chess championship at Mumbai.
7/20/1680Chhatrapati Sambhaji was throne.
7/13/1997A mob, allegedly of Shiv Sainiks, attacks and ransacks official residences of Congress leaders Chagan Bhujbal and Madhukar Pichad (Assembly).