Archive · 29 Jul 2026
BJP Bandh in Delhi and Other News
On July 29, 1986, the Bharatiya Janata Party called for a bandh in Delhi to protest the killings in Muktsar, Punjab.
This led to scattered violence, with the police firing in the air to disperse mobs and a senior police officer being stabbed.
Meanwhile, Chinese intruders built a helipad in the Sumdorong Chu Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, setting up camps and trying to infiltrate villages.
The Indian government was informed about this intrusion.
Additionally, the forthcoming Non-Aligned summit discussed united action against apartheid in South Africa.
In the Rajya Sabha, there was a heated debate over a proposed tie-up between the Punjab government and PepsiCo to bring the soft drink to India.
BJP called for a bandh in Delhi on July 29, 1986, leading to scattered violence and police intervention.
Chinese intruders built a helipad in the Sumdorong Chu Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, setting up camps and trying to infiltrate villages.
The forthcoming Non-Aligned summit will call for united action to end apartheid in South Africa.
A heated debate in the Rajya Sabha discussed a proposed tie-up between the Punjab government and PepsiCo.
Two persons were stabbed, several were stoned, and 14 DTC buses were damaged during the bandh.
- Who
- Bharatiya Janata Party, Police, Chinese Intruders, Yugoslav Prime Minister Branko Mikulic, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
- What
- BJP bandh, Chinese helipad construction, Anti-apartheid discussions, PepsiCo plan controversy
- When
- July 29, 1986
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Protest against killings in Muktsar, Punjab; Chinese intrusion in Arunachal Pradesh; Anti-apartheid push; PepsiCo plan controversy
BJP Supporters
Government Authorities
Bandh and Violence
BJP Supporters
The bandh was a peaceful protest against the killings in Muktsar, Punjab.
Government Authorities
The bandh led to scattered violence and required police intervention to maintain order.
- Date
- July 29, 1986
- Location
- Delhi, India
- Involved Parties
- Bharatiya Janata Party, Police, Chinese Intruders, Yugoslav Prime Minister Branko Mikulic, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
- Key Events
- BJP bandh, Chinese helipad construction, Anti-apartheid discussions, PepsiCo plan controversy
- Casualties
- Two persons stabbed, several stoned, 14 DTC buses damaged