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

1.	What was the main outcome of Rajiv Gandhi Longowal accord in July 1985?
Answer» Main Outcome : • Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab. • To appoint a separate commission to resolve border dispute between Punjab and Haryana. • To set up a tribunal to settle down the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan. • To provide agreement for compensation to better treatment to those affected by militancy in Punjab. • To withdraw the Armed Forces Special Power Act in Punjab. But peace could not be established easily in Punjab and resulted as follows : • It led to many excesses by police and violation of human rights. • It fragmented the Akali Dal. • The President’s Rule was imposed and normal political process was suspended. • Hence, political process could not be restored in this atmosphere. Even during elections in 1992, only 24% electors turned out to vote. Consequently above mentioned added to tension between Punjab and its neighbouring states.

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

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Main Outcome :

• Chandigarh would be transferred to Punjab.

• To appoint a separate commission to resolve border dispute between Punjab and Haryana.

• To set up a tribunal to settle down the sharing of Ravi-Beas river water among Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.

• To provide agreement for compensation to better treatment to those affected by militancy in Punjab.

• To withdraw the Armed Forces Special Power Act in Punjab.

But peace could not be established easily in Punjab and resulted as follows :

• It led to many excesses by police and violation of human rights.

• It fragmented the Akali Dal.

• The President’s Rule was imposed and normal political process was suspended.

• Hence, political process could not be restored in this atmosphere. Even during elections in 1992, only 24% electors turned out to vote. Consequently above mentioned added to tension between Punjab and its neighbouring states.

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

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