Sindh History (24th July)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (24th JULY)

24th July

BIRTH DATES

Lekhraj Thakur (Hyderabad/Social worker/ birth 24th July 1921),

Lilaram Dewandas (Thar Shah > Ahmadabad/Journalist/ birth 24th July 1924),

Akhtar Adeeb (Lakhi/Poet/ birth 24th July 1932),

Syed Murad Ali Shah (Politician/ birth 24th July 1938),

Tolaram Raheja (Sukkur > Poono/Writer/ birth 24th July 1939),

Mahboob Qadri (Dhour/Poet/ birth 24th July 1980)

DEATH DATES

Khowaja Ghulam Farid (Mithankot/Saint & poet/ date 24th July 1901),

Wahadat Ali Nuqrij (Poet/ date 24th July 1965),

Miskeen Jahan Khan Khoso (Social worker/ date 24th July 1980),

EVENTS

1925: Khadhar dress is made indispensable for Congress members in party meetings. Secretary of the All-India Congress Committee issues circular. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1925).

1939: Masjid Manzilgah Restoration Committee of the Sindh Muslim League , in its meeting held at Sukkur with Muhammad Ayub Khuhro condemns Sindh Government’s policy regarding Masjid Manzilgah issue and decides to observe ‘Masjid Manzilgah Day’ on 18th of August. (Source: Newspapers).

1946: A resolution opposing grooping of Sindh with Punjab is passed at a Conference held under the auspices of the Sindh Provincial Muslim League. Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi presiding. (Source: The Indian Annual Register, Vol-11, 1946).

1950: Muhajreen have submitted 60 applications for party tickets to contest election for Sindh Provincial Assembly. The number of application is not less than the number of applications submitted by Old Sindhis. The matter is discussed in the meeting of the Sindh Muslim League Parliamentary Board. Muhammad Ayub Khuhro is in chair.(Source: Newspapers).

1954: The Communist Party of Pakistan and its all branches are declared unlawful. (Source: ibid).

1964: Combined Opposition Parties (COP) in its meeting held at Dhaka decides to take part in the next election. The Alliance agree on a manifesto providing for Parliamentary system, Provincial Autonomy, Freedom of Judiciary and lifting ban on political parties.(Source: Newspapers).

1965: Moulana Bhashani of East Pakistan demands Pakistan’s withdrawal from CENTO, SEATO and military alliances. (Source: ibd).

1972: Conditions of Karachi are taking new shape. Peace will not be needed by some people. Violence erupts and curfew is imposed in many areas. The city opted for blood-bath from this year and will complete its half century very soon.