1952 in India
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See also: 1951 in India, other events of 1952, 1953 in India and the Timeline of Indian history.
[edit] Events
- The first general election is held. The Indian National Congress headed by Jawaharlal Nehru sweeps into power.
- April 17- Membership of the first lok sabha starts.
- May 15- G.V. Mavlankar handles the charge as Lok Sabha Speaker.
- May 30- M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar handles the charge as Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker.
- Dec - First five-year plan is tabled in the Parliament by Jawaharlal Nehru. It emphasized Agricultural and Community development.
[edit] Births
- June 23 - Raj Babbar, actor