Archive · 28 Jul 2026
July 28, 1986: Violence and Political Shifts in India
On July 28, 1986, there were significant events in India.
In Kalimpong, nine supporters of the Gorkha National Liberation Front (GNLF) were killed, and many were injured in clashes with the police and CRPF.
In Delhi, riots led to six deaths, and tension continued.
Meanwhile, a new communist party called the Communist Marxist Party (CMP) was formed in Kerala.
Additionally, PepsiCo was planning to enter the Indian market through a collaboration with the Tatas and Punjab Agro Industries.
Nine GNLF supporters killed in Kalimpong during clashes with police and CRPF.
Over 25 police and CRPF personnel injured in the violent clashes.
Delhi witnessed riots with a toll of six deaths, and tension continued.
A new communist party, Communist Marxist Party (CMP), was formed in Kerala.
PepsiCo planned to enter the Indian market through a collaboration with the Tatas and Punjab Agro Industries.
- Who
- GNLF supporters, Government forces, Delhi rioters, M V Raghavan, PepsiCo, Tatas, Punjab Agro Industries
- What
- Violent clashes, riots, political split, corporate entry
- When
- July 28, 1986
- Where
- Kalimpong, Delhi, Trichur, Punjab
- Why
- Protests, political differences, economic expansion
Pro-GNLF Supporters
Government Forces
Use of Force
Pro-GNLF Supporters
The GNLF supporters were protesting peacefully and the use of force by the government was unjustified.
Government Forces
The government forces had to use force to maintain law and order during the violent clashes.
- Date
- July 28, 1986
- Location
- Kalimpong, Darjeeling district, Delhi, Trichur, Punjab
- Casualties in Kalimpong
- 9 GNLF supporters killed, 9 injured
- Injuries to Security Forces
- Over 25 police and CRPF personnel injured
- Delhi Violence Toll
- 6 killed
- New Communist Party
- Communist Marxist Party (CMP)
- PepsiCo's India Entry
- Under consideration by the Union Industry Ministry