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What was the main outcome of the Rajiv Gandhi Longowal Accord in July 1985?

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In July 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi reached on an agreement with Sant Harchand Singh Longowal, the president of Akali Dal. This agreement is known as the Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord or the Punjab Accord. Main provisions of Punjab Accord were as follows:

(1) Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab.

(2) To resolve border dispute between Punjab and Haryana, a Commission would be established.

(3) A tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

(4) Armed forces in Punjab would be withdrawn.