Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Punjab Accord Rejected by Akali Dal Faction, Rajasthan Resists
After the Punjab accord was signed, a group led by Joginder Singh said they didn't agree with it.
They said that Longowal, one of the signers, didn't speak for all the Sikh people.
Also, the state of Rajasthan said they wouldn't agree to share water as the agreement stated.
The leader of Rajasthan explained their reasons in a meeting.
Akali Dal faction rejects the Punjab accord.
Joginder Singh's faction deems Longowal unrepresentative of Sikhs.
Rajasthan refuses to accept the water sharing portion.
Chief Minister Hari Dev Joshi opposed the water sharing agreement.
The rejection of the accord happened shortly after it was signed.
- Who
- Joginder Singh, Harchand Singh Longowal, Hari Dev Joshi, and the 'merged' Akali Dal.
- What
- Rejection of the Punjab accord by a faction of Akali Dal and Rajasthan's refusal to accept water sharing.
- When
- July 26, 1985, shortly after the accord was signed.
- Where
- Punjab and Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Disagreement with the accord's representation and water-sharing provisions.
Akali Dal Faction (Joginder Singh)
Central Government/Longowal
Representation of Sikhs
Akali Dal Faction (Joginder Singh)
The Accord does not represent the Sikh masses.
Central Government/Longowal
The Accord, as signed by Longowal, is acceptable and representative.
Water Sharing Agreement
Akali Dal Faction (Joginder Singh)
Opposes water sharing agreement.
Central Government/Longowal
Supports water sharing agreement.
- Key Players
- Joginder Singh, Harchand Singh Longowal, Hari Dev Joshi
- Event
- Rejection of Punjab Accord
- Reason for Rejection
- Longowal not representative, water sharing disagreement
- Location
- Punjab and Rajasthan, India
