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Historical Event on 5/18/1932
Hindu-Muslim riots take place in Bombay. 150 are killed or injured. Jinnah - the permanent president of the Muslim league, began to spread the rumors that Muslim minority was in danger under Hindu majority and actively propagated the theory of two separate nations.
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| 3/18/1953 | Backward Classes Commission inaugurated. |
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