Archive · 12 Aug 2025
Punjab Elections, Assam Development, Durban Strife, and a Toxic Leak
In Punjab, the government will decide if elections should happen soon or later.
Some people in the Akali Dal party want elections quickly, while others want to wait.
The Prime Minister visited Assam and might announce plans to help the state.
In Durban, South Africa, a peaceful march turned violent, and many people died because of racial conflict.
Also, a chemical leak at a Union Carbide factory in West Virginia hurt many people.
Government to decide on Punjab elections by the end of the week.
A section of Akali Dal supports early elections, while others want a delay.
Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi visited Guwahati for Assam's development.
Racial strife in Durban caused chaos, with at least 65 deaths in a week.
A Union Carbide pesticide plant in West Virginia leaked toxic fumes, injuring at least 100 people.
- Who
- Government, Akali Dal members, Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, Indians, Zulus, Union Carbide workers.
- What
- Government considering Punjab elections; racial strife in Durban; Union Carbide leak.
- When
- Government decision expected this week; incidents occurred around August 12, 1985.
- Where
- Punjab, Durban (South Africa), West Virginia.
- Why
- Reasons for election timing; racial tensions; accidental chemical leak.
Akali Dal Factions
Akali Dal Factions
Punjab Elections Timing
Akali Dal Factions
Favor early elections in Punjab.
Akali Dal Factions
Want to delay the Punjab elections.
- Punjab Elections Decision
- By end of the week
- Punjab Election Timing Options
- End of September or early December
- Durban Deaths
- At least 65
- Union Carbide Leak Injuries
- At least 100
- Location
- Durban, West Virginia, Guwahati