Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Rajiv Gandhi Meets Gorbachev; States Unite Against Terrorism
In October 1985, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi had a meeting with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow during an unscheduled visit.
The North zonal council, including states like Punjab, discussed ways to stop tax evasion and protect the country from terrorism.
They decided to work together to create consistent tax rules and coordinate efforts against threats.
This involved multiple states joining forces to fight terrorism.
Rajiv Gandhi met with Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow.
The meeting took place during an unscheduled visit by Gandhi.
The North zonal council discussed tax evasion.
The council adopted an action plan against anti-national elements.
Multiple states decided to pool efforts against terrorism.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi and Mikhail Gorbachev, and Chief Ministers from multiple states.
- What
- Rajiv Gandhi met with Mikhail Gorbachev in Moscow, and the North zonal council discussed tax evasion and anti-national elements.
- When
- October 27, 1985
- Where
- Moscow (Kremlin) and areas within the North zonal council.
- Why
- Gandhi's unscheduled visit was for talks with Gorbachev. The council aimed to curb tax evasion and coordinate efforts against anti-national elements.
- Event Date
- October 27, 1985
- Key Figures
- Rajiv Gandhi, Mikhail Gorbachev
- Meeting Location
- Moscow, Kremlin
- Council Focus
- Curbing tax evasion, fighting anti-national elements
