Historical Events tagged with "politicians"
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Deadly Attack on Congress Convoy in Chhattisgarh
Suspected Maoist rebels attacked a convoy of Indian National Congress politicians in Chhattisgarh, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 individuals and injuries to 32 others. The attack took place during the electoral campaigning period, targeting a convoy traveling through the Maoist-affected region. The ambush involved bomb blasts and gunfire, leaving the area in shock and drawing national attention to the ongoing conflict between security forces and Maoist insurgents in India.
Continue ReadingAssassination of Four Bangladeshi Politicians
In Dhaka Central Jail, four prominent Bangladeshi politicians were assassinated by government forces as part of a purge. This occurred amid rising political tensions following the assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The targeted politicians included leaders who were perceived as threats to the new regime and were detained at the jail. Their deaths symbolized a drastic shift in the power dynamics of the country and marked an era of increased repression.
Continue ReadingHopetoun Blunder: Lyne's Failed Appointment
John Hope, 7th Earl of Hopetoun, appointed Sir William Lyne as the first premier of New South Wales after the federation of Australia. Despite his appointment, Lyne struggled to garner support from other colonial politicians to form a government. Consequently, he faced significant challenges and was compelled to resign from the position shortly after accepting it, highlighting the difficulties of transitioning to a new political landscape in the newly formed federation.
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