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Oct. 10, 1955 - INDIAN PRESIDENT INAUGURATES PUNJAB CAPITAL. DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD, the Indian President, recently formally inaugurated CHANDIGARH, a new city, which, In the words of Mr. Nehru, symbolizes India's Zreedam unfettered by the traditions of the past'. Several thousand guests assembled at Chandigarh from all over Northern India to see the President bless Punjab still unfinished capital. They saw the President press an electric button and unveil a Master Plan of Chandigarh. The Chief Minister, Mr. Sachar, who has been largely responsible for the early adoption of Chandigarh as the State Capital, welcomed the president to the city. KEYSTONE PHOTO SHOWS:- DR. RAJENDRA PRASAD the Indian President, pressing a button to inaugurate the capital
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