First General Election of India
2023-10-25 Wed
On this day in 1951, India held its First General #Election for the Lok Sabha.The Total strength of Lok Sabha was 489 members at that time.
India Post issued a commemorative postage stamp on 13th January 1967.
Date of Issue: 13th January 1967
Emission: Commemorative
Perforation: comb13½ x 14
Printing: Photogravure
Face Value :15 P- Indian paisa
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