Archive · 23 Sep 2025
September 23, 1985: Bomb Blast and Political Disputes
On September 23, 1985, a bomb exploded in Delhi, killing three people.
In Tamil Nadu, over 3,000 people were arrested for protesting against the use of Hindi.
Meanwhile, the BJP denied reports of supporting a political party in upcoming elections.
The French government admitted its agents sank a protest ship in New Zealand.
These events reflect various political tensions and conflicts happening at the time.
A bomb blast in New Delhi killed three people and injured one.
Over 3,000 Dravida Kazhagam (DK) volunteers were arrested in Tamil Nadu during anti-Hindi protests.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) denied supporting the Akali Dal (L) in Punjab elections.
France admitted responsibility for sinking the Rainbow Warrior.
The French government confirmed its agents carried out the bombing.
- Who
- Dravida Kazhagam (DK) volunteers, French agents, Atal Behari Vajpayee
- What
- Bomb explosion, protests against Hindi, denial of political alliance, admitting to sinking ship
- When
- September 23, 1985
- Where
- New Delhi, Tamil Nadu, New Zealand
- Why
- Unknown (bombing); To erase Hindi lettering; prevent political alliances; French government ordered to carry it out
Anti-Hindi Protests
French Government
Language Policy
Anti-Hindi Protests
DK volunteers protested against Hindi lettering on signboards.
French Government
France admitted to sinking a protest ship, the Rainbow Warrior.
- Delhi Bombing Casualties
- 3 killed, 1 injured
- Bomb Type
- Transistor bomb
- Anti-Hindi Protesters Arrested
- Over 3,000 in Tamil Nadu
- France Admits to Sinking Ship
- Rainbow Warrior, anti-nuclear protest ship
