On May 16, 1996, Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the 10th Prime Minister of India. In the 1996 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP emerged as the largest party, but his government fell within 13 days, marking the shortest tenure of any Indian Prime Minister. Vajpayee became Prime Minister again in 1998, but this tenure lasted only 13 months. After mid-term elections, the NDA won 303 seats, and Vajpayee took office for the third time on October 13, 1999. He became the first non-Congress leader since Jawaharlal Nehru to be elected Prime Minister in three consecutive elections. Vajpayee, who started his political career in 1942, was pivotal in founding the Bharatiya Jana Sangh. His tenure was marked by significant events such as the Kargil War, the Pokhran nuclear tests, the Golden Quadrilateral highway project, the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, and the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. He is also remembered for his impactful speech in Hindi at the United Nations General Assembly. Vajpayee’s influence on Indian politics remains enduring and profound.
May 16, 1996: Atal Bihari Vajpayee became the 10th Prime Minister of the country
He was the first non-Congress Prime Minister to complete his tenure as Prime Minister
Both party and opposition respected Atal ji
On May 16, 1975, Sikkim became the 22nd state of India, marking the culmination of a 28-year-long struggle. Since then, Sikkim celebrates its foundation day on this date. The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok, known for its natural beauty, biodiversity, scenic landscapes, and rich tribal culture. The state is home to several significant intellectual and Hindu religious sites. Popular tourist destinations in Sikkim include Gangtok, Tsongmo Lake, Zuluk, and Kangchenjunga National Park. These attractions highlight Sikkim’s unique charm and cultural heritage, making it a beloved destination for travelers.
May 16, 1975: Sikkim became the 22nd state of India
Gangtok is the capital of Sikkim
Sikkim state is also very special from tourism point of view
On May 16, 2014, the Bharatiya Janata Party came to power with an overwhelming majority. The hero of this victory of BJP was Narendra Damodar Das Modi. The BJP, which won the majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha elections by winning 282 seats alone, formed the government with its NDA allies and Narendra Modi took oath as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014. On May 16, 2014, when BJP got majority for the first time, Narendra Modi had tweeted, “Victory to India. Good days are coming.” The results of the 2014 Lok Sabha elections were historic in many ways. After 30 years of 1984, a political party came to power with absolute majority on its own. On the other hand, the Congress, which ruled the country for 10 years under the leadership of Manmohan Singh and ruled the country for the longest period, was reduced to just 44 seats with its worst defeat. From then till now the BJP government is in the center. The decision whether the public will once again give a chance to BJP in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 or not will be decided after the results on June 4, 2024.
May 16, 2014: Bharatiya Janata Party came to power with an overwhelming majority
Narendra Damodar Das Modi became the 14th Prime Minister of the country
BJP got a historic victory under the leadership of Narendra Modi
On May 16, 1929, the prestigious Oscar Awards were inaugurated to honor talented artists in the film industry. The first ceremony took place at the Roosevelt Hotel in California, attended by about 250 people. Initially called the ‘Academy Award of Merit,’ it was renamed the Oscar in 1939. The inaugural ceremony awarded Oscars in 12 categories. India received its first Oscar in 1983 for the film Gandhi (1982). Bhanu Athaiya, along with John Mollo, won the award for Best Costume Design for their work on the film. The Oscars continue to be a significant event in the film industry, celebrating excellence in cinema.
May 16, 1929: The most prestigious Oscar Award in the film world was started
This award ceremony was organized at Roosevelt Hotel in California
India received its first Oscar Award in 1983
On May 16, 1975, Japanese mountaineer Junko Tabei became the first woman to conquer Mount Everest. She continued her mountaineering journey, climbing the highest peaks in over 70 countries. In 1969, she founded the Ladies Climbing Club. As a mother of two, Tabei challenged societal expectations, stating in a 1991 interview, “Most Japanese men of my generation expect women to stay at home and clean the house.” In 1992, she became the first woman to climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. Junko Tabei passed away from cancer on October 20, 2016, leaving a legacy of breaking barriers and inspiring climbers worldwide.
May 16, 1975: Junko Tabei became the first woman in the world to conquer Mount Everest
She founded a Ladies Climbing Club in 1969
He died due to cancer on October 20, 2016
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