Sindh History (17th December)

 

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (17th December)

Research by Dr Dur Muhammad pathan.

BIRTHS: 17th December

1. Dr.Arjun 'Shad' Mirchandani (Sukkur - Mumbai/Poet/ birth 17th December 1924),

2. Kumari Indra Shiwdasani (Writer/ birth 17th December 1926),

3. Zahid Ali Shah (Ghouspur/Poet/ birth 17th December 1980)

DEATHS: 17th December

1. Mir Noor Muhammad Khan Talpur (Ruler/ death 17th December 1839),

2. Armila Devi ( to whom Diwan Dayaram Gidumal married in old age/ death 17th December 1913),

3. Nawab Mir Muhammad Chandio (Larkano/Nawab/ death 17th December 1950),

4. Sufi Nasir Muhammad (Jalalani/ Saint Poet/ death 17th December 1960),

5. Syed Waryal Shah (Ratodero/Politician/ death 17th December 1970),

6. Dr. Wadal Shah (Hala/Scientist/ death 17th December 1975),

7. Syed Comrade Jamal Bukhari (Larkano/Freedom Fighter & Journalist/ death 17th December 1984),

8. Nazar Ali Faqir Phul (Talpur Wada/Saint/ death 17th December 1995),

9. Pirbho Wafa Chhugani (Larkano - India/Poet/ death 17th December 2012)

EVENTS: 17th December

Part1

1849: The Collector of Hyerabad sends to the Commissioner report regarding steps taken by him about Bugti prisoners of war stationed at Ghulam Ali jo Tando.

1919: It is big event of the beginning of uprising of people against British policies and rule in Sindh and Hind. Khilafat Day is observed in the length and breath of Sindh. Processions are taken out and public meetings are held to condemn British policy on Turkey and Khilafat issue.

1920: A public meeting is held by the local branch of the Sindh Khilafat Committee at Bano of Mirpur Bathoro taluka. Pir Muhammad Baqar, Moulvi Haji Suleman and Moulvi Mulvi Muhammad Yousif speak on the occasion and dewelt with subjects/ topic of the freedom of Arabia and Punjab Govt's anti - khilafat/people policy.

Part2

1954: The top level 'One - Unit official Conference' decides that the administration structure of unified West Pakistan will follow the normal provincial cabinet, one governor, one legislative and one chief secretary.

1956: The Meet the Masses program of the Sindh Anti One - One Unit Front ends. It was started from 1st of December and big public meetings were held at Larkano, Thatto, Hyderabad, Mirpur Khas, Sanahar, Nawabshah, Khairpur Mirs, Sukkur, Dadu and Jacobacd. Z.A.Bhutto, G.M.Syed, Hyder Bux Jatoi, Kazi Faiz Muhammad and other hundreds of speaker took part in this awareness movement.

1970: Provincial assemblies' elections are held. PPP earns majority in Sindh and Punjab.

1988: Joint Quetta rally demands immediate restoration of Balochistan Assembly.