Recently India observed 9th January, 2003 as ‘Pravasi Bhartiya Divas’. What is the significance of the 9th January owing to which it was selected as the data for the same ?

A

August Kranti was started on this day

B

This was the day on which Mahatma Gandhi had returned to India after a long stay in South Africa

C

This day is the birthday of the present Prime Minister who wants to celebrate it as Pravasi Bhartiya Divas

D

The new Act enabling NRI to have dual citizenship came into effect on this day

E

None of these