Archive · 11 Dec 2025
India Cautions Sri Lanka on Military Solution
A long time ago, on December 10, 1985, India told Sri Lanka not to use the military to solve their ethnic problems.
India's leader, Rajiv Gandhi, said everyone in SAARC is equal and India won't dominate.
In Delhi, there were concerns about dangerous chemicals being stored unsafely.
Also, there was an investigation into some people who might have done something wrong with money for building a new airport in Delhi.
The government said they would punish anyone found guilty.
India cautioned Sri Lanka against seeking a military solution to the ethnic problem.
Rajiv Gandhi reassured SAARC members that India would not dominate the organization.
A survey revealed unsafe storage conditions for dangerous chemicals in Delhi.
The government promised severe punishment for those involved in fraud at the new Delhi airport.
Investigations into airport fraud allegations were ongoing, but details were not disclosed.
- Who
- India, Sri Lanka, Rajiv Gandhi, B R Bhagat, Jagdish Tytler, Captain A M Kapur
- What
- India cautioned Sri Lanka against a military solution to the ethnic problem; Rajiv Gandhi addressed SAARC concerns; chemical storage issues in Delhi; airport fraud investigation
- When
- December 10, 1985
- Where
- India, Sri Lanka, Delhi
- Why
- To address the ethnic problem in Sri Lanka, reassure SAARC members, highlight chemical storage risks, and investigate airport fraud
- Date
- December 10, 1985
- Indian Official
- B R Bhagat
- Sri Lankan Issue
- Ethnic Problem
- SAARC Leader
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Chemical Concern
- Sodium and Potassium Cyanide
- Airport Fraud
- Delhi International Airport
- Civil Aviation Minister
- Jagdish Tytler
- Air India Chairman
- Captain A M Kapur
