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Historical Event on 2/17/1998

Re-poll is ordered in 599 polling stations spread over nine states, following reports of largescale booth capturing. The Election Commission is to probe malpractices in Madhepura, Baghpat and Patna.

Other Historical Dates and Events
6/21/1997Sethi claims sixth National billiards crown in Bangalore.
6/10/199718 persons were killed and 10 wounded by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura militants at Thalchhara near Agartala.
5/24/1999Noted wrestling coach Dronacharya awardee Guru Hanuman passed away in a road accident near Meerut.
7/10/1997Fijian Senate approves new Constitution that removes radical restrictions on political power of Indian community, which makes up almost half the population.
12/1/1970T. Swaminathan was appointed as the Cabinet Secretary of India. He held this office till 02-11-1972
6/24/1946Gandhiji meets Cabinet Mission.
12/28/1951Recognition to Libya by India accorded.
8/19/1993Utpal Dutt, famous actor, writer, director and producer, died. He was 64.
3/19/1999Salgaocar emerged National Football League champions in Calcutta with a match to spare.
12/4/1997Lok Sabha was dissolved with immediate effect and new House was to be constituted by March 15 next.