Prime Minister of India
Indira Gandhi returns as Prime Minister after Congress wins the 1980 general election.
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1980 in India
Explore 9 historical events and records for India in 1980.
Historical records for India in 1980
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January
Seventh General Election
Congress wins the seventh general election and Indira Gandhi returns to national office.
June
Death of Sanjay Gandhi
Death of Sanjay Gandhi
July
SLV-3 Success
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam leads the SLV-3 team when the launcher successfully places the Rohini satellite into orbit.
December
Bharatiya Janata Dal (United) Party
The BJP is re-founded under the direct leadership of the duumvirate of Vajpayee and Advani
Other events (month unknown)
Election
Leads the Congress Party to electoral victory at the 7th General Election
Forest Conservation Act
Parliament enacts the Forest Conservation Act to restrict diversion of forest land without central approval.
Minister of External Affairs
P.V. Narasimha Rao serves as Minister of External Affairs in Indira Gandhi's government.
Sixth Five-Year Plan
Indira Gandhi's government begins the Sixth Five-Year Plan with renewed emphasis on growth, poverty reduction and infrastructure.
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