SINDH in history today (7th February). By. Dr.Pathan

SINDH IN HISTORY TODAY (7th February)

7th February

BIRTH DATES

Mir Masoom Shah Bakhri (Historian related to the court of Mughals/1528),

Chhutal Khan ‘Misken’ (Poet/1898),

Wadero Muhammad Usman (Politician/1902),

Mohan Lal Vedai (Hyderabad > Ajmir/Educationist/1920),

Awatrai Ramchandani (Kandyaro > Mumbai/Writer/1925),

Mazhar-ul-Haq Siddiqui (Ex-Vice Chancellor Sindh University, Ex- Establishment Secretary Govt. of Pakistan/1935),

Laxman Bhatia (Writer/1935),

Ghulam Hyder Solangi (Sehwan/Writer/1938),

Karim Memon (Din Muhammad Shahani/Writer/1954).

DEATH DATES

Akhoond Abdul Qadir ‘Bedil’ (Shikarpur/Poet/1932),

Muhammad Usman Diplai (Diplo > Hyderabad/Journalist, Publisher & Freedom Fighter/1981)

EVENTS

1839: Karachi comes under control of the East India Government.

1843: Major Outram informs Charles Napier from off Sehwan that the Indus River is lower than ever, so we fear grounding again, and at present we have grounded here yesterday and have lost the whole day. I will give you all details about Talpurs on reaching Hyderabad.

1920: It is a great event of the political history of Larkano. Sindh Khilafat Conference is held with Pir Rashidullah Shah Rasdhi of Jhando, where as another pir,Pir Turab Ali Shah is the chairman of the Reception Committee. Though, the registration of delegates was not free, but thousands of people attended the Conference.

1931: The branch of Sindh Azad Party is opened at Nawabshah. Akhund Abdul Wahid, Rais Ghulam Sidiq Khan, and Abdul Khaliq are elected as President, Vice President and Treasurer. Whereas Muhammad Usman, Mian Allahdino, Akhund Abdul Wahid and Abdul Khalq are nominated on the Working Committee. Let it be clear that there were another party Sindh Azad Conference working for the same object of the separation of Sindh from Bombay Presidency. Sindh Azad Party was established by Shaikh Abdul Majeed Sindhi and Sindh Azad Conference was formed on the eve of Hyderabad Sindh Azad Conference presided by Allama Yousif Ali of Punjab. On this occasion the political party ‘Sindh Azad Conference’ took birth and Sir Shahnawaz Bhutto was elected it President.

1933: The railway Act Amendment Bill is debated in the Indian Legislative Council. Lalchand Nawalrai of Larkano takes part in debate and suggests that the proposed amendment must not penalize people but ensure smooth running of the administration.

1935; Lalchand Nawalrai, the leader of Sindh Hindu Panchayat and member of the Indian Legislative Council earns criticism due to his unwanted and objectionable remarks about Sindhi Muslims. The Daily Gazette, of Karachi, in its today’s issue challenged the political and social maturity of Lalchand Nawalrai , it the course of its editorial.

1949: Pir Iallahabad Bux’s cabinet is dismissed by Liaquat Ali Khan three days ago. Politicians and Sindhi press take the action as victimization of Sindh for political motives.

1955; Governor-General of Pakistan promulgates an ordinance to accommodate refugees coming from India. They will be compensating in both urban and rural agricultural property.

1969; Polidical leaders of DAC meet to discuss offer of President Ayub for talks. Nawabzada Nasrullah is trusted to contact politicians by Ayub. The meeting demands lifting of emergency, & Section 144, repeal of DPR and release of all political prisoners before talks.