Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Rajiv Gandhi's Peace Initiative and Assam Elections
A long time ago, on December 15, 1985, the Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi, was part of a big meeting with six countries.
They wanted to make the world a safer place by asking big countries to stop testing nuclear weapons for a year.
He also got an award for his efforts to make the world more peaceful.
Later, he said he was sure his party would win the elections in a place called Assam.
Meanwhile, in a village near Noida, some bad people broke into houses, tied up people, and stole things like jewelry and money.
Rajiv Gandhi proposed a 12-month moratorium on nuclear testing as part of a six-nation peace initiative.
He received an award for efforts towards achieving world peace and ensuring a world without war.
Gandhi urged Indian consumers to demand quality goods to improve industry standards.
He expressed confidence that his party would win a majority in the Assam elections.
A gang of dacoits raided and looted at least 10 huts in Chilla village near Noida, tying up and beating seven people.
- Who
- Rajiv Gandhi, Prime Minister of India
- What
- Proposed a 12-month moratorium on nuclear testing and expressed confidence in Assam elections
- When
- December 15, 1985
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam and Chilla village near Noida
- Why
- To initiate a worldwide move for disarmament and express confidence in his party's election prospects
- Date
- December 15, 1985
- Event
- Six-nation peace initiative
- Proposal
- 12-month moratorium on nuclear testing
- Recipient
- Rajiv Gandhi
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Crime Location
- Chilla village near Noida
- Crime Details
- Dacoits looted 10 huts, tied up and beat 7 people