12th Class Political Science Solved Paper - Political Science-2017 Outside Delhi Set-I

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    How far did the Rajiv Gandhi - Longowal Accord succeed in bringing normalcy in Punjab?

    Answer:

    After coming in power following the elections in 1984, the new Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi initiated a dialogue with moderate Akali Dal leader in July 1985. He reached an agreement with Harchand Singh Longowal, this agreement is known as Rajiv Gandhi, Longowal Accord.
                  It was agreed that Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab, A separate commission would be appointed to resolve border dispute between Punjab and Haryana and a tribunal would be set up to decide the sharing Ravi, Beas water dispute among Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and agreed to give compensation for better treatment for those affected by the militancy of Punjab and the withdrawal of application of Armed Forces Special Power Act in Punjab.


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