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What was the Rajiv-Longowal Accord?
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Solution
The Rajiv–Longowal Accord (also called the Punjab Accord) was signed in July 1985 between Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and Harchand Singh Longowal, the Akali Dal leader.
Its main points were:
- To bring peace to Punjab after the Khalistan turmoil.
- Greater autonomy for Punjab and transfer of Chandigarh to Punjab.
- A tribunal to settle river-water disputes between Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
- Compensation and rehabilitation for those killed in the Punjab agitation.
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