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Historical Event on 7/6/1999

The Indian High Commission staff member Yog Raj Vij, who was beaten up and abducted by Pakistani intelligence operatives, is released. India strongly condemns this assault.

Other Historical Dates and Events
10/15/1946Muslim League decides to participate in the Interim Government.
5/19/1993Government decides to merge Vayudut with Indian Airlines.
3/30/1993India forgoes Narmada loan balance because of World Bank's strict regulations.
4/1/1978India's sixth Five-Year Plan commenced.
5/29/1933Gandhi ends his 21-day fast, his second for the cause of the 'untouchables'.
8/4/1997Maharashtra govt. decides against banning Arun Shourie's book ''Worshipping False Gods'' on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
1/16/1916Amat Debananda, politician, was born in Balani village at Orissa .
1/16/1916Nasiru'd-din Muhammad Shah I passed away. His son-in-law Ghiyasu'd-din Balban succeeded Nasiru'd-din Mahmud in Delhi.
3/30/1996Congress I splits in Tamil Nadu. Group led by G.K. Moopanar makes alliance with DMK.
5/1/1983V. N. Swamy, pace bowler without distinction in one Test for India, passed away.