What is true about Rajiv-Longowal Accord:
1.It was signed between Rajiv Gandhi & Harcharan Singh Longowal.
2.Goverment did not fullfill some of the demands as per Accord.
3.Demand of release of Political detainees and withdrawl of special powers.
4.Transfer of Chandigarh to Haryana.
1 and 2 Only
Incorrect Answer1,2 and 3 Only
Correct Answer2,3 and 4 Only
Incorrect AnswerAll of the above.
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Punjab accord, also known as the Rajiv-Longowal Accord, is an accord signed by Rajiv Gandhi and Harcharan Singh Longowal on 24 July 1985. The government accepted the demands of Akali Dal who in turn agreed to withdraw their agitation.
The accord attracted opposition from several orthodox Sikh leaders of Punjab as well as from the politicians of Haryana.some of the promises could not be fulfilled due to the disagreements. Harcharan Singh Longowal was assassinated by the Sikh militants opposed to the accord.
Chandigarh will be given to Punjab, overruling the Shah Commission's suggestion that it should be given to Haryana. In lieu of Chandigarh, the Hindi-speaking villages of Punjab will be given to Haryana.
Demand of release of political detainnes and notifications applying AFSPA in Punjab will be withdrawn, and the special courts will try only the cases relating to following offences: (1) Waging War (2) Hijacking. All other cases will be transferred to the ordinary courts.But only limited person released.
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By: Harman Sandhu