On May 27, 2016, Havildar Hangpan Dada was martyred while fighting terrorists in the Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra, Dada served in the 35 Rashtriya Rifles. During an encounter with infiltrating terrorists, Dada was seriously injured but managed to single-handedly kill three terrorists before sacrificing his life. Born on October 2, 1979, in Arunachal Pradesh, Dada joined the Indian Army on October 28, 1997, and later served in the Assam Regiment and Rashtriya Rifles. Known for his bravery and dedication, he was deeply respected by his comrades and senior officers.
May 27, 2016: Havaldar Hangpan Dada was martyred
He sacrificed his life while fighting terrorists in Naugam sector of Jammu and Kashmir
Hangpan Dada was posthumously awarded the Ashoka Chakra
On May 27, 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, passed away in New Delhi. Recognized as Gandhi’s successor by the end of World War II, Nehru became Prime Minister on August 15, 1947, and served until his death. Some believe that if Mahatma Gandhi had not influenced Congress’s internal politics, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel might have been the first Prime Minister. Journalist Durgadas noted in his book “India from Curzon to Nehru” that Rajendra Prasad expressed concerns over Gandhi choosing Nehru over Patel. Since independence, India has had 14 Prime Ministers, from Nehru to Narendra Modi, including leaders like Indira Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Manmohan Singh.
May 27, 1964: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, died
On August 5, 1947, Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India and remained in this post until his death
On May 27, 1957, Indian politician Nitin Gadkari was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Currently serving as the Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Gadkari is known for his no-nonsense approach. He has significantly advanced modern transportation technology in India, from implementing ‘Fast Tag’ to promoting alternative fuels, e-vehicles, and sea transportation, earning him the nickname “Highway Man of India.” Gadkari began his political career with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad during his student days and is admired for his dynamic personality and collaborative leadership. In 2023, a Marathi film titled “Gadkari” was released, depicting his life.
May 27, 1957: Nitin Gadkari was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra
Presently Nitin Gadkari is the Minister of Road Transport and Highways in the Government of India
It is said about him that Gadkari means ‘no nonsense’
On May 27, 2006, a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia, resulting in significant loss of life. Indonesia, located in an active earthquake zone known as the ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Pacific Ocean, frequently experiences natural disasters, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The ‘Ring of Fire’ is a region with numerous active volcanoes and seismic activity. According to the USGS, Indonesia has experienced over 150 earthquakes with a magnitude greater than 7 between 1901 and 2019. The world’s most active volcano is also in Indonesia, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to seismic events.
May 27, 2006: There was an earthquake in Indonesia. Its intensity was measured at 6.4
Many people lost their lives due to this earthquake
Indonesia is located in an active earthquake zone
On May 27, 1994, renowned Russian novelist Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn returned to Russia after 20 years of exile in America. Expelled from the Soviet Union by then-leader Joseph Stalin in 1974 due to his anti-government writings, Solzhenitsyn’s citizenship was restored in 1990 by Mikhail Gorbachev. Solzhenitsyn was celebrated for his works exposing the Soviet Gulag system. He passed away in 2008 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of courage and literary excellence.
May 27, 1994: Homecoming of Russian novelist Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Returned home to Russia after living in exile for 20 years
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn died in 2008 at the age of 89
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