Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Gandhi's Cabinet Reshuffle and Punjab Elections
Imagine the Indian government is like a team, and the Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, decided to change some players around.
He took over the defense role, and some new people joined the team.
Also, there were elections in Punjab, but some people caused trouble.
Even with the problems, many people voted, showing they still wanted to participate.
Finally, the Prime Minister also changed things in his own office.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi assumed charge of Defence.
Fifteen people were inducted into the Council of Ministers.
B R Bhagat became the new Minister for External Affairs.
Elections in Punjab were marred by violence.
The Prime Minister announced a recast of the All India Congress (I) Committee.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi, B. R. Bhagat, Arun Singh
- What
- Cabinet reshuffle, Punjab elections
- When
- September 26, 1985
- Where
- India
- Why
- To rearrange portfolios and address political situations.
- Prime Minister
- Rajiv Gandhi
- External Affairs Minister
- B R Bhagat
- Defense Minister
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Punjab Elections
- Polling marred by violence