Archive · 16 Aug 2025
PM Announces Assam Accord on Independence Day
In August 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi announced a peace deal called the Assam Accord on Independence Day.
This agreement was made to solve a problem that had been going on for six years.
The accord decided that people who came into Assam from other countries between 1966 and 1971 would not be allowed to vote.
Also, the government in Assam had to step down.
The Prime Minister also spoke about making friends with other countries, including China and Pakistan.
The Assam Accord was announced by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Independence Day.
The accord aimed to resolve the six-year-old Assam problem.
Agreements called for disenfranchisement of foreign nationals who entered the state between January 1, 1966 and March 24, 1971.
The Saikia government was to resign as part of the accord.
The Prime Minister also discussed improving relations with neighboring countries and Pakistan's nuclear program.
- Who
- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Saikia government
- What
- The Assam Accord was announced to resolve the Assam problem.
- When
- August 15, 1985.
- Where
- Assam, India
- Why
- To resolve the Assam problem and bring peace.
- Event
- Announcement of Assam Accord
- Announcer
- Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi
- Date of Announcement
- August 15, 1985
- Key Issue
- Assam Problem
- Duration of Problem
- Six years
- Key Provision
- Disenfranchisement of foreign nationals
