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Historical Event on 2/2/1978

The Indian National Congress (I) recognized as a national party and allotted the election symbol 'hand' (Palm).

Other Historical Dates and Events
12/27/1926Imperial Airways announces the first scheduled air service to India from New Year in UK.
2/6/1950N. R. Pillai was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 13-05-1953.
4/5/1987The centenary of Bombay Fire Brigade was celebrated. (CIVIC).
4/8/1973India takes control over Sikkim after anti-government riots.
4/9/1991Rajendra Mathur, editor of Hindi daily newspaper 'Navbharat Times', passed away.
4/12/1978After several state victories, Congress party-I (for Indira) is recognized as official opposition.
6/23/1953Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, great social reformer, politician, national leader and founder of JanSangh Party, died at Srinagar while in detention.
4/16/1997Anupama Gokhale wins National women's `A' chess in Calcutta.
5/5/1986Controversial Muslim Women Bill passed by Lok Sabha.
4/26/1929British fliers make a record nonstop 4,130-mile trip from London to India.