April 11: A Day of Historical Significance in Asia
April 11: A Day of Historical Significance in Asia
Event 1: Enthronement of Emperor Taisho in Japan (1912)
On April 11, 1912, Japan witnessed the enthronement of Emperor Taisho, the 123rd emperor of Japan, following the death of his father, Emperor Meiji. His reign was marked by a shift towards democracy, and the Taisho era saw significant political and social changes, including the rise of political parties and labor movements.
References:
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Taisho
- https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g00697/
- https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2130.html
Event 2: South Korea’s first legislative elections (1948)
On April 11, 1948, South Korea held its first legislative elections since the division of the Korean Peninsula. These elections led to the establishment of the First Republic of South Korea, with Syngman Rhee as its first president. The elections marked an important step towards the establishment of a democratic government in South Korea.
References:
- https://www.britannica.com/event/South-Korean-legislative-election-of-1948
- https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/april-11/
- https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/south-korea-holds-first-elections
Event 3: India’s Lok Sabha passes the Anti-Defection Law (1985)
On April 11, 1985, the Lok Sabha, the lower house of India’s Parliament, passed the Anti-Defection Law, which aimed to prevent political corruption and defection by elected representatives. The law was later incorporated into the Indian Constitution as the Tenth Schedule, and it has played a significant role in ensuring political stability in the country.
References:
- https://www.prsindia.org/theprsblog/anti-defection-law-history-and-ground-reality
- https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/anti-defection-law-what-is-it-why-is-it-in-news-all-you-need-to-know-1454139-2019-02-08
- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-law-on-defection/article35112786.ece